If it smells like a petunia or shampoo, it might be a pesticide

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 - 06:52 in Biology & Nature

You probably know methyl benzoate when you smell it. The natural compound's wintergreen-spicy, floral-fruity aromas make it a popular ingredient in perfumes, soaps, and shampoos.

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