Methyl p-tert-butylphenylacetate

At a glance

Methyl p-tert-butylphenylacetate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient used in perfumery for its floral and fruity notes It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
laboratory production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
3549-23-3
Profile
floral, fruity, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01