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Colorless oily liquid. Insoluble in water, soiuble in alcohol and oils. B.P. 340° C. Sp.Gr. 1.00.

3,7-Dimethyloctyl phenylacetate is prepared from Dimethyl octanol and Phenylacetic acid in the presence of a catalyst, preferably under azeotropic conditions.

3,7-Dimethyloctyl phenylacetate is occasionally used in flavor compositions of the fruity type, where its waxy-honey-like sweetness blends well into fruit-peel type flavors.