Benzyl benzoate

Benzyl benzoate is an organic compound with the formula C₆H₅CH₂O₂CC₆H₅. It is the ester of benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid. It forms either a viscous liquid or solid flakes and has a weak, sweet-balsamic odor. It occurs in a number of blossoms (e. g. tuberose, hyacinth) and is a component of Balsam of Peru and Tolu balsam.