Phenylacetic acid

At a glance

A honey-and-rose-toned compound with a distinctive animalic undertone at higher concentration, used in trace 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
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Acid
CAS number
103-82-2
Profile
sweet, floral, honey-like
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01