Linalyl benzoate

At a glance

A soft floral ester with a gentle, slightly balsamic character, related to the linalool family of lavender-b It is used by perfumers as one of many aroma-chemical building blocks that combine to form a fragrance's overall accord, rather than being worn as a scent on its own.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
126-64-7
Profile
floral, woody, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01