Benzophenone

At a glance

A faint rose-and-geranium-like fixative material used in small amounts to add lasting power to floral compositions; also used industrially as a UV stabilizer.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ketone
CAS number
119-61-9
Profile
slightly sweet, woody
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01