Phenylethyl acetate

Phenylethyl acetate is an aromachemical for use in, for example, perfume, cosmetics, soap and air fresheners.

Attention!

Please read all information below and the general product information before purchasing.
Not intended for use in food, vape liquids or other internal use.
Intended to be mixed with other fragrances: on its own the scent can be dull or even unpleasant.
Do not use undiluted on the skin: it is a raw material, not a finished product.

Use

Phenylethyl acetate has a floral fragrance reminiscent of rose. The scent is not particularly strong, undiluted use is common. Typical use is in floral accords, especially rose. You usually use between 0,1% and 10% of this substance in the fragrance composition. It combines well with spicy red flowers, but also with sweet scents and fruit scents. In perfumes it is mainly a top to heart note, it is stable in many products, including soap.

Store in a cool, dry, dark place and out of the reach of children.

Properties

Phenylethyl acetate is a colourless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature. The substance has a fairly long shelf life and occurs in nature, but the synthetic version is used for use as a fragrance.

Technical details

Density: 1,04
Log p: 2,4
Vapor pressure: 1 Pa
Melting point: -31 °C
Boiling point: 224 °C
Molar mass: 164

Packaging

The 10 and 50 ml packaging is made of brown glass with a black cap. The 250 g package is made of aluminium with a white cap. Closing is always with regular caps, for dosing small quantities we recommend the use of plastic pipettes.

Sustainability

This fragrance is made from petrochemicals such as petroleum. The degradability in the environment is reasonable.

Dangers

Phenylethyl acetate is classified as a hazardous substance, with the following characteristics:

DANGER
H318 - Causes serious eye damage.

An allergic reaction to this substance is unusual, but cannot be ruled out.

Codes

Item number: 23040
Dutch name: Fenylethylacetaat
EC number: 203-113-5
EU CAS number: 103-45-7
CAS number TSCA: 103-45-7
FEMA number: 2857
INCI: PHENETHYL ACETATE