Isopropyl benzoate

Isopropyl benzoate (CAS 939-48-0) is an ester formed from benzoic acid and isopropanol, also known as 1-methylethyl benzoate or benzoic acid isopropyl ester. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified under HS code 2916.31.5000 for customs and trade purposes.

In personal care and cosmetics formulations, isopropyl benzoate functions as a solvent and carrier, improving the spreadability of actives and fragrance compounds across skin. In printing and packaging applications, it serves as a solvent component in ink systems, where its ester structure supports resin dissolution and controls drying behaviour.

Isopropyl benzoate is supplied as a liquid and is available in grades suitable for fragrance and flavoring applications. Procurement should confirm compliance with REACH registration requirements and verify supplier documentation against relevant purity standards. Packaging formats typically include drums and intermediate bulk containers for industrial quantities.