Butyl p-hydroxy benzoate

At a glance

Butyl p-hydroxy benzoate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient and preservative used in perfumery to prevent spoilage and extend shelf life 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
94-26-8
Profile
slightly sweet, faintly medicinal
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01