Hexyl phenylacetate

At a glance

A synthetic ester made from phenylacetic acid and hexanol, Hexyl phenylacetate offers a sweet, fruity aroma reminiscent of apples and pineapples, used to add bright fruitiness in many fragrances.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
5421-17-0
Profile
floral, sweet, slightly fruity
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01