Replacement for Methyl Benzoate 1% in DPG

Since Methyl Benzoate 1% in DPG (ID: 2736) is no longer available, the most direct and effective replacement is the pure (undiluted) version of the same chemical:

1. Direct Replacement (Same Chemical)

• Methyl Benzoate (FEMA-2683) (ID: 2735): This is the 100% pure form of the ingredient you were using. It provides the exact same scent profile: sweet, balsamic, fruity-floral with a wintergreen/minty nuance.
  • How to use: Since your previous version was a 1% dilution, you can either:
    1. Dilute it yourself: Mix 1 part Methyl Benzoate with 99 parts DPG (Dipropylene Glycol) to recreate the 1% solution.
    2. Adjust your formula: Use only 1/100th of the original amount in your formulation.

2. Similar Aroma Chemicals (Alternatives)

If you are looking for something with a similar character but slightly different nuances, you may consider:

• Ethyl Benzoate (FEMA-2422) (ID: 2472): A sweet fruity-floral ester with berry and jasmine-like nuances. It is in the same chemical family and provides a similar "lift" and brightness to fruity-floral accords.
• Methyl Salicylate (ID: 2477): If you particularly valued the "wintergreen/minty" aspect of Methyl Benzoate, this ingredient provides a very powerful and fresh wintergreen note. It is much stronger, so it must be used in very small amounts.

Recommendation: We recommend using Methyl Benzoate (FEMA-2683) as it is the exact same molecule and will provide the identical scent result once diluted.