Description
Guaiacyl phenylacetate has a heavy, dry, woody, herbaceous odor
and a woody, spicy, smoky flavor. This may be synthesized from
phenylacetyl chloride and guaiacol in aqueous alkaline solution
or using pyridine.
Chemical Properties
Guaiacyl phenylacetate has a heavy, dry, woody, herbaceous odor and a woody, spicy, smoky favor.
Definition
ChEBI: Guaicyl phenylacetate is a member of phenols and a benzoate ester.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 15 ppm: sweet, phenolic, spicy, anisic with clover honey and vanilla nuances.
