Isoamyl phenylacetate

At a glance

A synthetic ester formed by reacting isoamyl alcohol with phenylacetic acid; it gives sweet banana‑like, fruity and pear notes, used as a top‑middle note in many fruit‑focused perfumes.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
102-19-2
Profile
floral, fruity, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01