Phenethyl octanoate

At a glance

A fruity-rosy, slightly waxy ester used to add a rounded body to rose and fruity compositions. It is used by perfumers as one of many aroma-chemical building blocks that combine to form a fragrance's overall accord, rather than being worn as a scent on its own.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
lab-created
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
5457-70-5
Profile
fruity, floral, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01