Benzoic acid, 2-[(2-phenylethylidene)amino]-, methyl ester

At a glance

A synthetic fragrance ingredient used to add floral and woody notes to perfumes It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
laboratory production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Acid
CAS number
67785-76-6
Profile
floral, woody, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01