Phenyl Acetic Acid

Common Name: Phenyl Acetic Acid (PAA)
Trade Name: Jasmine Powder (Perfumery Trade)
CAS No.: 103-82-2
Molecular Formula: C₈H₈O₂
Molecular Weight: 136.15 g/mol
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, DPG, and many fragrance solvents; only slightly soluble in water.

Odor Profile

• Rich honey-like floral
• Natural jasmine nuance
• Hyacinth-like
• Sweet floral with slight balsamic character
• Slightly animalic at higher concentrations

Perfumery Uses

Phenyl Acetic Acid is used in very small amounts to:

• Build realistic jasmine accords
• Enhance tuberose and white floral compositions
• Add natural honey sweetness
• Improve floral depth in rose, mogra, champaca, and lily fragrances
• Increase realism in incense and agarbatti floral perfumes

Recommended Dosage

Excessive use can make a fragrance smell medicinal or heavy.

Best Blends With

• Benzyl Acetate
• Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol
• Hedione
• Hydroxycitronellal
• Indole (trace levels)
• Methyl Anthranilate
• Linalool
• Benzyl Salicylate
• cis-Jasmone
• Galaxolide

Performance in Agarbatti

• Excellent burn stability
• Improves both cold throw and burning aroma
• Gives a more natural jasmine impression
• Especially useful in Mogra, Jasmine, Temple Flower, and White Floral incense blends

Storage

• Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
• Protect from moisture and direct sunlight.

Professional Tip

For a high-quality commercial Mogra Agarbatti perfume, Phenyl Acetic Acid is typically combined with:

• Benzyl Acetate
• Hedione
• Hydroxycitronellal
• Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol
• Benzyl Salicylate
• Trace Indole

This combination produces a fuller, more natural jasmine character than using Benzyl Acetate alone.