Benzoin
At a glance
A balsamic resin tapped from Styrax trees in Sumatra and Laos, valued for its warm, sweet, vanilla-like scent and fixative properties in oriental fragrances.
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Category⚗️ Synthetic
OriginStyrax tree resin, primarily Sumatra and Siam
ExtractionSolvent extraction
Chemical familyEster
CAS number9000-05-9
ProfileSweet, balsamic vanilla-like scent with a soft resinous warmth
IFRA statusRestricted, benzoin resinoid allergen labeling under IFRA/EU rules
Cost tierMedium