Is Benzyl Acetate a VOC?

Yes. Benzyl Acetate is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).

Is Benzyl Acetate on California's Proposition 65 list?

No. Benzyl Acetate is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

Is Benzyl Acetate biodegradable?

Yes. Benzyl Acetate has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

CarCareTruth.com Products · Ranked

Benzyl Acetate

Fragrances
CAS 140-11-4
IUPAC: Benzyl acetate

Benzyl Acetate (CAS 140-11-4) appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is classified as a VOC.

Low acute toxicity. Aquatic chronic hazard. No skin sensitizer classification at ingredient level.

Benzyl acetate is an aromatic ester occurring naturally in jasmine and several other flowers. In car care and air freshener products it serves as a fragrance ingredient contributing floral and slightly fruity notes. The compound is a VOC and contributes to photochemical smog at atmospheric concentrations. At product-use concentrations it carries H412 (chronic aquatic toxicity Cat 3); it is not classified as a skin sensitizer or respiratory hazard at typical use concentrations. Readily biodegradable under OECD 301 test conditions.

Health & environment profile

VOC: yes
Prop 65 listed: no
Asthmagen: no
EPA Safer Choice: no
Aquatic toxicity: yes
Biodegradable: yes
Bioaccumulative: no
Persistent: no
Ozone depleting: no
Microplastic: no
PFAS: no
Env. score: 3/5

Purpose: Fragrance compound used in perfumery and scented products; imparts a floral, jasmine-like note

Common questions about Benzyl Acetate

What is Benzyl Acetate used for in car care?: Fragrance compound used in perfumery and scented products; imparts a floral, jasmine-like note
Is Benzyl Acetate a VOC?: Yes. Benzyl Acetate is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Benzyl Acetate on California's Proposition 65 list?: No. Benzyl Acetate is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is Benzyl Acetate biodegradable?: Yes. Benzyl Acetate has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

1 product contain this

303 Products 303 Leather 3-in-1 Complete Care
leather-care
Prop 65

Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.