phenyl acetic acid

Aroma Chemicals

Phenyl Acetic Acid

Exhibits a complex, sweet-honey floral character with distinctive rose and chocolate facets, underpinned by animalic civet-like nuances and powdery tobacco undertones.

Aroma ChemicalMiddleCAS: 103-82-2

Odor Strength

High ,Recommend Smelling In A 10.00 % Solution Or Less

Odor Type

Gourmand

Functional Profile

How perfumers typically use Phenyl Acetic Acid in their compositions.

Accent

12 formulas

0.0%1.2%4.0%

Build

4 formulas

0.1%0.1%0.2%

Modulate

4 formulas

1.0%1.0%1.0%

Enhance

3 formulas

0.6%0.6%0.6%

Common Formula Contexts

Fragrance styles and categories where Phenyl Acetic Acid appears most often.

Complex Composition

6 formulas

0.1%1.4%4.0%

Floral Bouquet

4 formulas

0.0%1.0%2.6%

Oriental Amber

2 formulas

0.0%0.5%1.0%

Woody Aromatic

2 formulas

0.1%0.2%0.4%

TGSC Descriptions

Mosciano, Gerard P&F 21, No. 4, 51, (1996): Sweet, floral, honey, rose, chocolate, tobacco and powdery with animal nuances

Luebke, William tgsc, (1987): Sweet honey floral honeysuckle sour waxy civet