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ETHYL PHENYLETHOXY ACETATE

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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

Usage guidance

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Compatibility tags
white-floralrosehoney-accordorientalfruity-floral
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
floral
Note tendency
Middle
Descriptors
harshrosydry

A soft, honeyed floral aromachemical with a rosy-phenethyl character and a gentle balsamic-fruity warmth. Rounded and diffusive rather than sharp, it lends a natural sweetness and a slightly waxy honey nuance to white florals and rose accords.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
5 / 10
Tenacity
5 / 10
Volatility
5 / 10
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chemicals · No. 1336

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 545.

tenacity · low
harshrosydry
MW
208.24
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Appearance

Colorless liquid.

Solubility

Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Odor

Rather harsh-rosy, semi-dry-odor of moderate to poor tenacity.

Flavor

Oily-bitter, astringent taste and mouthfeel.

Uses in perfumery

Although this material has been suggested for use in perfume compositions, the author feels that it has very little interest to the creative perfumer.

Production

Produced by esterification of ethanol with phenylethoxyacetic acid.

Identity
Aliases · 1
Phenylethoxyacetic acid, Ethylester
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