Phenylacetaldehyde

At a glance

Phenylacetaldehyde is a synthetic aromatic aldehyde with a sweet, honey‑rose, slightly green and fruity scent, widely used as a top‑note modifier in floral and gourmand perfumes.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Aldehyde
CAS number
122-78-1
Profile
floral, sweet, honey-like
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Phenylacetaldehyde", CAS 122-78-1)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26