What does the restriction note for METHYL BENZOATE mean?

The restriction field for METHYL BENZOATE reads: V/1a. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

What function does METHYL BENZOATE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, METHYL BENZOATE carries the following function designation(s): FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT.

What other records share CAS 93-58-3?

CAS 93-58-3 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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InventoryRef 3527911/08/2020

METHYL BENZOATE

Methyl benzoate

METHYL BENZOATE is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: V/1a.

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Market	Evidence status	Records	Source language
European Union	Evidence linked Positive-list entry with conditions Open this evidence	1	English and EU languages
Great Britain	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Canada	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English and French
New Zealand	Evidence linked Permitted list with conditions Open this evidence	1	English
ASEAN	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English and national languages
China	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Chinese with selected English material
Japan	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Japanese; official English translation available
South Korea	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Korean with some English names
United States	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Australia	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Brazil	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
India	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English and Hindi
Saudi Arabia	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Arabic and English

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 93-58-3

CAS 93-58-3PubChem CID 7150

Methyl Benzoate

Methyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by condensation of benzoic acid and methanol. It has a role as an insect attractant and a metabolite. It is a methyl ester and a benzoate ester. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: methyl benzoate

Molecular formula: C8H8O2
Molecular weight: 136.15 g/mol
Exact mass: 136.052429494 Da
XLogP3: 2.1
Topological polar surface area: 26.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

benzoic acid methyl esterMethylbenzoateBenzoic acid, methyl esterCloriusMethyl benzenecarboxylateEssence of niobeFEMA No. 2683Methylester kyseliny benzoove

16 more reported names

6618K1VJ9TNSC-9394CHEBI:72775RefChem:6019202-259-7Oxidate leNSC 9394Benzoic acid-methyl esterMethyl ester of benzoic acidMethyl benzoate (natural)CAS-93-58-3CCRIS 5851HSDB 5283EINECS 202-259-7UN2938Methylester kyseliny benzoove [Czech]

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:72775
ChEMBL:CHEMBL16435
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID5025572
PubMed:23025345
PubMed:22999809
PubMed:22968045
PubMed:22904937
PubMed:22799101
PubMed:22747426
PubMed:22568477
PubMed:22558369
PubMed:22497084
PubMed:22420269
PubMed:22345641
PubMed:22343130

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for METHYL BENZOATE

INCI name

METHYL BENZOATE

Description

Methyl benzoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 35279
Imported identity: METHYL BENZOATE
Source update: 11/08/2020

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for METHYL BENZOATE

Annex V Restriction reference

Entry 1a

AMMONIUM BENZOATE / BUTYL BENZOATE / CALCIUM BENZOATE / ETHYL BENZOATE / ISOBUTYL BENZOATE / ISOPRO…

CAS: 1863-63-4 /2090-05-3 / 582-25-2 / 553-70-8 / 4337-66-0 / 93-58-3 / 93-89-0 / 2315-68-6 / 136-60-7 / 1205-50-3 / 939-48-0 / 93-99-2

EC: 217-468-9 / 218-235-4 / 209-481-3 / 209-045-2 / 224-387-2 / 202-259-7 / 202-284-3 / 219-020-8 / 205-252-7 / 204-401-3 / 213-361-6 / 202-293-2

Key data

CAS

93-58-3

202-259-7

Restriction

V/1a

Function

FRAGRANCE: Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
PRESERVATIVE: Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
SOLVENT: Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#16469 · METHYL BENZOATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

MEA-SALICYLATEPRESERVATIVE

MEA-UNDECYLENATEPRESERVATIVE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

MEK PEROXIDESANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE

METHENAMINEANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE

METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONEPRESERVATIVE

METHYLDIBROMO GLUTARONITRILEPRESERVATIVE

METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONEPRESERVATIVE

METHYLPARABENFRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE

Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How METHYL BENZOATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists METHYL BENZOATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

METHYL BENZOATE is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

METHYL BENZOATE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for METHYL BENZOATE reads: "V/1a". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, METHYL BENZOATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 93-58-3 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for METHYL BENZOATE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for METHYL BENZOATE with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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