Butyl benzoate

Butyl benzoate (CAS 136-60-7), also known commercially as Anthrapole AZ, is an ester solvent and fixative used in personal care, polymer, and specialty chemical manufacturing.

Where is Butyl benzoate used?

• Personal care: emollient carrier and fragrance fixative
• Lotions, creams, and color cosmetics: improves skin feel and extends scent longevity
• Polymer and plastics processing: carrier solvent for disperse dyes in textile finishing
• PVC and synthetic resin systems: plasticizer auxiliary
• Printing and packaging inks: supports resin dissolution and pigment dispersion, contributing to adhesion and film formation
• In specialty chemical synthesis it functions as a catalyst solvent or reaction medium where controlled ester solvency is required.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm grade specification against intended application requirements, particularly where skin-contact or regulated end-use is involved.

Commercial specifications

• Clear liquid in drum and IBC quantities