Description

Phenethyl Phenylacetate is a versatile aromatic ester valued for its sweet, honey-like, and balsamic odor profile. This compound is a key building block and fragrance ingredient, prized for its stability and ability to impart long-lasting, warm olfactory notes. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and fine chemical synthesis industries for creating sophisticated aromatic compounds and specialty intermediates.

Application

• Fragrance Industry: A core component in perfumery for creating and enhancing floral, honey, rose, and balsamic accords in fine fragrances, cosmetics, and personal care products.
• Flavor Industry: Used as a flavoring agent to impart sweet, fruity, and honey-like nuances in food products and beverages, where applicable under regulatory guidelines.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate or starting material in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty chemicals.
• Aromatherapy & Home Care: Incorporated into candles, diffusers, soaps, and household cleaning products to provide a pleasant and persistent scent.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Employed in the formulation of flavorings for tobacco products to improve aroma and taste.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenethyl Phenylacetate
CAS No.	102-20-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₆O₂
Molecular Weight	240.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzeneacetic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester; 2-Phenylethyl phenylacetate; Phenylethyl phenylacetate; Benzyl carbinyl phenylacetate; FEMA 2866; Rose phenylacetate; β-Phenylethyl phenylacetate; Phenethyl alcohol, phenylacetate
EINECS	203-013-6

Quality Control

Our Phenethyl Phenylacetate is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing including GC, IR, and refractive index measurement. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical parameters are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.545 - 1.555
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.080 - 1.090
Odor	Characteristic, sweet honey-like

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.