3-Phenylpropyl acetate has a characteristic floral, spicy odor reminiscent of phenylpropyl alcohol and of geranyl acetate
with a bittersweet, burning flavor suggestive of currant.
Reported found among the constituents of the essential oils of narcissus and Heracleum candicans and probably
in cinnamon. It is also reported found in guava fruit, guava peel, melon, cassia leaf and rum.
By acetylation of the corresponding alcohol.
ChEBI: The acetate ester of 3-phenylpropan-1-ol.
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: balsamic, floral, fruity, sappy, spicy and cinnamic with powdery nuances.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
