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Is Benzyl Benzoate vegetarian?

Benzyl Benzoate

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Benzyl Benzoate is an organic ester found naturally in Balsam of Peru and Tolu balsam, and also produced synthetically; it is used as a fragrance ingredient, solvent, and medication for scabies and lice.

Also known as Benzyl benzoate, Benzylis Benzoas, Phenylmethyl Benzoate
INCI name Benzyl Benzoate
CAS number 120-51-4
EC number 204-402-9
CosIng ID 32154
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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