Benzyl Alcohol
Use-dependent
INCI · Benzyl AlcoholCAS 100-51-6
Also known as: Phenylcarbinol
PreservativeSolventFragrance
In plain language
An aromatic alcohol used as a preservative, solvent, and fragrance ingredient, occurring naturally in essential oils like jasmine and ylang-ylang.
Recognized as a known fragrance allergen; must be declared on labels in the EU if it exceeds specific thresholds.
Where it can be sold
Simplified regulatory status by market — for guidance, not compliance advice.
European UnionRestricted
Allowed up to 1.0% as a preservative; subject to allergen declaration rules.