Allyl Phenylacetate (CAS 1797-74-6) — Mid Note Fragrance Ingredient
Allyl Phenylacetate
CAS 1797-74-6
What Is Allyl Phenylacetate?
Allyl Phenylacetate (CAS 1797-74-6) is an aroma chemical used as a fragrance and flavour ingredient. Its odour is described as bakery, sweet and fruit, placing it within the fruity family as a mid note with medium volatility. With a molecular weight of 176.2 (formula C11H12O2), it is handled by perfumers as a building block for compositions where a bakery character is desired. The data below is compiled from public chemical and regulatory sources.
Safety Profile
USE WITH AWARENESS
What Does Allyl Phenylacetate Smell Like?
The odour profile of Allyl Phenylacetate is reported as bakery, sweet, fruit, garlic, spices, sour, burnt, acid, warm, musky, sweaty, ammonia/urinous, decayed, wood, grass, flower, chemical, edible. The dominant facet is its bakery character, with the remaining notes adding nuance and complexity. As a mid note it contributes to the heart of a fragrance. Perceived intensity and exact character depend on concentration, the carrier and the surrounding accord.
Scent Profile
Profile derived from public odour-descriptor data; relative, not absolute.
Chemistry & Properties
The Chemistry
Allyl Phenylacetate has the molecular formula C11H12O2 and a molecular weight of 176.2 g/mol. Its canonical SMILES representation is C=CCOC(=O)CC1=CC=CC=C1. Its reported log P (XLogP) of 1.96 indicates a moderately polar molecule, which informs how it partitions in a formula. Physical constants below are drawn from PubChem and EPA CompTox public datasets.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Weight | 176.2 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 254.6 °C |
| Melting Point | -4.79 °C |
| Flash Point | 110.1 °C |
| Density | 1.04 g/cm³ |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0171 mmHg |
| Water Solubility | 0.004694 g/L |
| XLogP | 1.96 |
Perfumer Guide
Alternatives & Comparisons
Ingredients occupying a similar odour space — useful as substitutes or companions when Allyl Phenylacetate is unavailable or restricted.
Shares bakery, sweet, fruit character — a candidate substitute or companion in the same odour space.
Shares bakery, sweet, fruit character — a candidate substitute or companion in the same odour space.
Shares bakery, sweet, fruit character — a candidate substitute or companion in the same odour space.
Safety & Regulatory
⚠ Regulatory Disclaimer
General reference only. IFRA, REACH and EU Cosmetics Regulation standards update periodically. Consult the current IFRA Standards Library before formulating. Not legal or regulatory advice.
IFRA Status
No IFRA restriction recorded in the data set. This is not a guarantee of unrestricted status — always confirm against the current IFRA Standards Library.
GHS Classification
Signal word: Danger
Odour detection threshold (air): 0.21 ppb — a literature-curated value indicating its potency in the vapour phase.
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References & Sources
- PubChem Compound Summary (NIH) — search by InChIKey
- EPA CompTox Chemicals Dashboard — physicochemical & fate data
- IFRA Standards Library (49th / 51st Amendment)
Data: PubChem (NIH), EPA CompTox, IFRA. Last reviewed: Jun 2026.
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