Benzophenone
Floral · CAS 119-61-9 · 2 suppliers
What it smells like
Benzophenone presents a faint, sweet, powdery-rosy scent with distinctive geranium-like facets, metallic undertones, and a characteristic plastic-phenolic edge that adds modern sharpness to floral compositions.
At a glance
| Scent family | Floral |
| CAS number | 119-61-9 |
| FEMA number | 2134 |
| Uses | Fixative for rose and floral compositions, adds sweet-woody-geranium character to soap perfumes and functional fragrances. |
| Typical usage | 0.86% in a perfume compound |
| Longevity | Lasts 394 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | White crystals |
| INCI name | BENZOPHENONE |
| IUPAC name | Diphenylmethanone |
IFRA usage limits (51st Amendment)
No IFRA restriction on record for this material. Always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
Where to buy
Available from 2 suppliers, from $3.95.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Fraterworks | from $3.95 | View → |
| The Perfumer's Apprentice | — | from $6 | View → |
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