CAS No: 103-82-2
FEMA No: 2878
Type: Aromatic carboxylic acid
Appearance: White crystalline flakes
Odor Profile:
Sweet, floral, honey-like odor
Resembling rose and jasmine nuances
Slightly powdery and balsamic
Uses & Applications:
Fragrance Industry:
Used as a building block or intermediate in the synthesis of perfumes
Enhances rose, jasmine, and floral accords
Can also act as a modifier in oriental and balsamic notes
Flavor Industry:
Occasionally used in fruit and floral flavor formulations
Industrial Applications:
Used in pharmaceuticals and chemical synthesis as an intermediate