Phenyl acetate
CAS 122-79-2
EC 204-575-0
Formula C8H8O2
MW 136.15 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & Nutrition Flavoring & Acidulant
Description
Phenyl acetate (CAS 122-79-2) is an aromatic ester also known as acetoxybenzene, phenol acetate, and acetylphenol, and registered under FEMA 3958. It carries no assigned E-code. The compound is produced by the acetylation of phenol and belongs to the acetate ester family.
In food flavoring, phenyl acetate contributes honey-like and rose-adjacent notes at low concentrations, functioning as a character-impact ester in confectionery and beverage applications. In personal care formulations, it acts as a fragrance modifier, where its ester structure provides mild fixative behavior and blends with floral accords in fine fragrance and soap bases.
Phenyl acetate is available in flavor-grade quality conforming to FCC specifications and is subject to REACH registration within the EU. It is supplied under HS code 29153900. Standard packaging includes drums and intermediate bulk containers, with documentation available to support FEMAS and supplier qualification audits.
In food flavoring, phenyl acetate contributes honey-like and rose-adjacent notes at low concentrations, functioning as a character-impact ester in confectionery and beverage applications. In personal care formulations, it acts as a fragrance modifier, where its ester structure provides mild fixative behavior and blends with floral accords in fine fragrance and soap bases.
Phenyl acetate is available in flavor-grade quality conforming to FCC specifications and is subject to REACH registration within the EU. It is supplied under HS code 29153900. Standard packaging includes drums and intermediate bulk containers, with documentation available to support FEMAS and supplier qualification audits.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -30 °C |
| Boiling Point | 196 °C |
| Density | 1.073 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 170 °F |
| Appearance | colourless liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless to slightly brown |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. phenolic medicinal animal resinous castoreum woody smoky burnt |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water (4 g/L at 20°C). |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.501(lit.) |
| Log P | 1.65 |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07
H
H302H412
P
P264P270P273P330P501P301+P317
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29153900 |
| Packing Group | III |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
Acetic acid phenyl esteracetylphenolphenol acetatephenyl ethanoateAcetoxybenzene
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