MOLECULE

Benzyl formate

Benzyl formate belongs to the class of organic compounds known as benzyloxycarbonyls. These are organic compounds containing a carbonyl group substituted with a benzyloxyl group. Benzyl formate is an aromatic compound with the molecular formula C8H8O2. Benzyl formate is an almond, apricot, and black tea tasting compound. It is used in perfumery and food flavouring. Benzyl formate has been detected, but not quantified, in a few different foods, such as coffee and coffee products, fruits, and tea. Benzyl formate has also been detected in the volatile fraction of Cannabis sativa samples obtained from police seizures (PMID: 26657499).