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The restriction field for PROPYL 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.

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InventoryRef 3726611/08/2020

PROPYL BENZOATE

Propyl benzoate

PROPYL 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 2315-68-6

CAS 2315-68-6PubChem CID 16846

Propyl Benzoate

Propyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by condensation of benzoic acid and propanol. It has a balsamic odor reminescent of nuts with a sweet, fruity, nut-like taste. It has a role as a flavouring agent, an antimicrobial food preservative and a plant metabolite. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: propyl benzoate

Molecular formula: C10H12O2
Molecular weight: 164.20 g/mol
Exact mass: 164.083729621 Da
XLogP3: 3.0
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, propyl estern-Propyl benzoatePropyl benzenecarboxylateBenzoic acid n-propyl esterBenzoate de propyleUNII-VWK210B7WSVWK210B7WSFEMA No. 2931

16 more reported names

EINECS 219-020-8NSC 229333AI3-01973NSC-229333PROPYL BENZOATE [FHFI]FEMA 2931CHEBI:156072propyl benzoic acidRefChem:176479PROPYL BENZOATE [INCI]219-020-8UDEWPOVQBGFNGE-UHFFFAOYSA-NBenzoic Acid Propyl EsterBenzoic acid-propyl estern-propyl benzenecarboxylateB0076

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:156072
ChEMBL:CHEMBL1355077
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID4044878
PubMed:20801377
PubMed:20702726
PubMed:18392755
PubMed:17651367
PubMed:15844481
PubMed:12899297
PubMed:11829642

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 PROPYL BENZOATE

INCI name

PROPYL BENZOATE

Description

Propyl benzoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 37266
Imported identity: PROPYL BENZOATE
Source update: 11/08/2020

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for PROPYL 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

2315-68-6

219-020-8

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.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

#23289 · PROPYL BENZOATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

POTASSIUM SORBATEFRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE

POTASSIUM SULFITEANTIOXIDANT, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING

POTASSIUM UNDECYLENATEPRESERVATIVE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PROPIONIC ACIDANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, pH ADJUSTERS, PRESERVATIVE

PROPYLPARABENPERFUMING, PRESERVATIVE

PSEUDOMONAS AEROGINOSA CULTURE CONDITIONED MEDIA EXTRACTANTI-SEBUM, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, PRESERVATIVE

PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA CULTURE CONDITIONED MEDIA EXTRACTANTIMICROBIAL; ANTIOXIDANT; ANTI-SEBUM; PRESERVATIVE

QUATERNIUM-15ANTIMICROBIAL, 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 PROPYL BENZOATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists PROPYL 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.

PROPYL BENZOATE is also tagged with 2 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

PROPYL 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 PROPYL 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, PROPYL BENZOATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for PROPYL BENZOATE

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

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