Ethyl Benzoate

Ethyl Benzoate

AKA “Benzoic ether, Ethyl benzenecarboxylate, Benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester, Benzoyl ethyl ether, Ethylester kyseliny benzoove, FEMA No. 2422, Ethyl benzoate (natural), NSC 8884”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Ethyl benzoate

AKA: Benzoic ether, Ethyl benzenecarboxylate, Benzoic Acid Ethyl Ester, Benzoyl ethyl ether, Ethylester kyseliny benzoove, FEMA No. 2422, Ethyl benzoate (natural), NSC 8884

Synthetic · Antimicrobial · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Preservative

Fragrance

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A natural-origin preservative that keeps your product fresh and stable. Derived from sources like fruits and vanilla, it helps extend shelf life without harsh chemicals.

Solubility 0.72 mg/mL at 25 °C

Formula

C9H10O2

Mol. Weight

150.17

CAS #

93-89-0

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid

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Functions

Preservative

Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.

Antimicrobial

Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.

Fragrance

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Prevents microbial growth

Traditional Use

Synthesized in the 19th century; identified as naturally occurring in some fruits. Used in cosmetics as a solvent and fragrance component, particularly in nail products and color cosmetics.