FragrancesFragrance Ingredient (Pentyl benzoate) -> IFRA transparency List
Flavoring AgentsEU Flavoring substances
Physicochemical properties
Boiling point
260 °C · 260°C
Density
0.987 · 0.987
refractive index
1.494 · 1.494-1.496
FLAVIS Number
9.825 · 09.825 | Pentyl benzoate
Flash point
260 °C · 260°C
storage temp.
2 · 2-8°C
form
clear liquid
color
Colorless to Almost colorless
Safety & regulation
Safety information is for reference only and does not replace the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS), applicable regulations, or professional assessment.
GHS classification
GHS Classification · 4 items
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 85.5% (236 of 276) of all reports.
H411 (14.1%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
P273, P391, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 276 reports by companies from 3 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.
Hazard information
Regulatory Information · 3 items
Chemical: Benzoic acid, pentyl ester
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 (Repealed by Com. Implementing Reg. (EU) No 872/2012)
Benzoic acid, pentyl ester: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Other Safety InformationIMAP assessments - Benzoic acid, pentyl ester: Human health tier I assessment
Hazard Classes and CategoriesAquatic Chronic 2 (14.1%)
Toxicology
Toxicity SummarySafe in the present practices of use and concentration. Ingredient, concentration, and use information are available in documents discoverable at https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org
Safety data
wgk
WGK 2
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
DH6276000
hs_code
29156000
Chemistry & industry
Uses & manufacturing
UsesCIR ingredient: Amyl Benzoate
Use Classification · 2 items
Fragrance Ingredients
Cosmetics -> Masking; Solvent
General Manufacturing InformationBenzoic acid, pentyl ester: ACTIVE