FEMA 2535

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.

Guaiacyl phenylacetate has a heavy, dry, woody, herbaceous odor and a woody, spicy, smoky favor.

ChEBI: Guaicyl phenylacetate is a member of phenols and a benzoate ester.

Taste characteristics at 15 ppm: sweet, phenolic, spicy, anisic with clover honey and vanilla nuances.