Benzyl Isobutyrate
Benzyl Isobutyrate
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Perfect for modernising classic rose compositions.
Creates natural berry sweetness in floral blends.
Adds smooth fruity dimension to jasmine accords.
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Benzyl isobutyrate opens with a notably smooth sweetness—the familiar jasmine-like quality of benzyl esters but without the penetrating sharpness that can characterise benzyl acetate. This rounded character immediately reveals ripe berry facets, particularly strawberry and raspberry, interwoven with the floral heart. Subtle tropical notes emerge, suggesting pineapple without becoming overtly fruity. The overall impression is one of sophisticated smoothness—a powdery, slightly oily quality adds depth while fresh aromatic notes prevent heaviness. This is benzyl acetate's gentler cousin, offering similar floral-fruity effects with superior blending properties.
Use Benzyl isobutyrate at 0.5-6% when you need to smooth harsh edges in floral compositions or add natural fruity depth without overwhelming sweetness. Its primary value lies in modification—use it to transform sharp benzyl acetate into something more rounded and sophisticated. In jasmine and gardenia accords, it provides essential fruity sweetness while maintaining floral integrity. The material excels at bridging disparate notes, particularly useful when connecting bright citrus tops to heavier floral hearts. In modern fruity-florals, it adds the elusive "ripe" quality that makes synthetic fruits smell natural. Consider it your go-to when fruity lactones feel too heavy but simple esters lack complexity.
Where benzyl acetate delivers sharp, penetrating jasmine-pear sweetness, benzyl isobutyrate provides smoother, rounder jasmine-berry effects. The isobutyrate has better mid-note persistence while eliminating the sometimes harsh top note impact of the acetate. The structural difference makes benzyl isobutyrate superior for blending—it integrates seamlessly where acetate might clash. Perfumers often use both together: acetate for initial impact and lift, isobutyrate for smooth transition and natural sweetness. Choose benzyl acetate when you need bright, immediate jasmine effects; select benzyl isobutyrate for sophisticated smoothness and superior blending, especially when modifying other materials or creating natural fruity depth.
Benzyl Isobutyrate shows balanced behaviour with moderate strength (4/10) and proportional impact in blends (4/10). Versatile and predictable to work with.
- IFRA 51
- Details coming soon…
- Odour Family
- Floral
- Appearance
- Colourless liquid
- Longevity
- Lasts > 160 hours on a smelling strip.
- INCI Name
- BENZYL ISOBUTYRATE
- IUPAC Name
- Benzyl 2-methylpropanoate
Benzyl isobutyrate has a sweet, fruity-floral aroma with jasmine-like qualities, tropical fruit nuances, and subtle berry undertones.
Primarily used as a modifier and blender in floral and fruity compositions to add sweetness and naturalness.
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General Information
General Information
Like most suppliers and makers of quality raw materials for fragrances, we do not filter many of our products. This ensures that no odiferous matter is lost prior to use but can result in the appearance of small particles or slight clouding.
All alcoholic fragrances should be macerated for up to a month and then chilled in a moderate freezer overnight before being filtered fine. This will remove all cloudiness or detritus and is the industry norm.
IFRA Standards
IFRA Standards
Permitted amounts in finished product:
IFRA 51: Coming Soon
IFRA 49: Coming Soon
These are derived from calculated concentrations which do not replace chromatographic quantification on individual lots. Disclaimer...
For Trade Use Only
For Trade Use Only
Our products are intended as building blocks in the perfume creation process; they are not to be applied to the skin undiluted.
These raw materials are for use by the perfumery trade only.
Usage in Perfumery
Benzyl Isobutyrate appears in 1% of the perfumes we have analysed, at a median of 0.01% of the concentrate.
- Odour
- Fruity, sweet, oily, floral, rose
- Family
- Floral
- Substantivity
- > 160 hours on a smelling strip
Creative FormulasJasmin Rouge (0.1–10%), Accento (< 0.1%), Black Orchid, Maraschino
Agathosma rosmarinifolia (0.5%), Hedychium coronarium flower (0.13%), Blepharocalyx tweediei a leaf (0.1%), Hedyosmum bonplandianum (0.1%), Roman chamomile (0.1%), Cassie absolute (0.09%), Jonquil (0.05%), Carob bean extract (0.03%), Tanacetum parthenium (0.01%)
Average content per species across published analyses, indexed by Essential Oil University.
Also known by 13 other names
benzyl 2-methyl propanoate; benzyl 2-methyl propionate; benzyl isobutanoate; benzyl isobutyrate FCC; benzyl isobutyrate natural; butyric acid benzyl ester; butyric acid, benzyl ester; iso; methyl propanoic acid phenyl methyl ester; phenyl methyl 2-methyl propanoate; phenylmethyl isobutyrate; propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester; propionic acid, 2-methyl-, benzyl ester
Statistics drawn from published GCMS analyses, commercial and demonstration formulas. References to third-party perfumes, brand names and trade marks are solely for identification and comparison. Formulas not made, supplied, licensed, authorised, sponsored or endorsed by the manufacturer or trade mark owner.
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