alpha-Methylbenzyl propionate

At a glance

Alpha-Methylbenzyl propionate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient used in perfumery to provide a sweet, floral note It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
120-45-6
Profile
floral, sweet, slightly fruity
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01