Benzyl benzoate has a number of uses:
•  As an antiparasitic insecticide that kills lice and the mites responsible for the skin     condition scabies
•  As a fixative in fragrances to improve the stability and other characteristics of the     main ingredients
•  As a food additive in artificial flavors
•  As a plasticizer in cellulose and other polymers
•  As a solvent for various chemical reactions
•  As a treatment for sweet itch in horses