Phenethyl alcohol

At a glance

Phenethyl alcohol is a natural fragrance ingredient used in perfumery for its sweet, floral, and slightly spicy scent, often found in rose and jasmine fragrances

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
naturally occurring in rose petals and other flowers, also produced synthetically
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
60-12-8
Profile
floral, sweet, slightly spicy
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01