Chemical Properties
Phenethyl acetate occurs in a number of essential oils and is a volatile aroma component of many fruits
and alcoholic beverages. Phenylethyl acetate is a colorless liquid with a fine rose
scent and a secondary, sweet, honey note. It is used in perfumery as a modifier of
phenylethyl alcohol, for example, in rose and lilac compositions. In addition, it is
used in a large number of aromas, in keeping with its natural occurrence.
Occurrence
Reported found in apple, banana, currants, guava, grapes, pineapple, tomato, strawberry, melon, cinnamon,
cassia leaf, clove bud, peppermint oil, vinegar, breads, cheeses, butter, beer, cognac, whiskies, cider, sherry, grape vines, tea, Arctic
bramble, olive, passion fruit, plum, mushroom, starfruit, Bantu beer, mango, fermented radish, litchi, wort, Bourbon vanilla, brandy,
naranjilla fruit, lamb’s lettuce and eucalyptus oil.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 50 ppm: fruity, sweet, honey, floral, tropical, rosy with a slight yeasty, honey note
with a cocoa and balsamic nuance.
