aroma_chemical

Benzyl Acetate

INCI: BENZYL ACETATE
CAS 140-11-4 EC 205-399-7
Methyl Phenylacetate; Methyl alpha-Toluate
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Methyl Phenylacetate; Methyl alpha-Toluate

Purpose

Function

Perfuming, Masking, Solvent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
NOAEL260 mg/kg
ConcernNone
Flags
ifra_fragrancefda_food_additive
Verdict

Safe at current use levels with Margins of Exposure well above 100 threshold (MOE 6,667-30,667). Not classified as a fragrance allergen and non-genotoxic.

US Note

FDA-approved GRAS for flavor use (21 CFR 172.515); FEMA #2135; no specific cosmetic restrictions

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
140-11-4
EC Number
205-399-7
INCI
BENZYL ACETATE
Category
aroma_chemical
Updated
Apr 2, 2026