middle note floral

Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate

Also known as: DMBCA, Dimethylbenzyl carbinyl acetate, 2-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-propyl acetate

Fresh, floral, fruity, rosy, honey-like

IFRA Restriction

This is the maximum allowed percentage of this material in the total finished product, not in the fragrance concentrate.

For example, if a fine fragrance (Category 4A) contains 20% fragrance oil, and IFRA allows 10% of this material, the material can be up to 50% of the fragrance concentrate (10% ÷ 20% = 50%).

EU Allergen

This ingredient is classified as an EU allergen under the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

Labeling thresholds:

  • 0.001% in leave-on products
  • 0.01% in rinse-off products
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CAS 151-05-3
Manufacturers Symrise, BASF

About Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate

An ester with a fresh, floral-fruity character.

Molecular Information
Molecular Formula C12H16O2
Molecular Weight 192.25 g/mol
Density 0.995-1.002
InChIKey FLUWAIIVLCVEKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Sources: PubChem

Safety Information

GHS Classification

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard

Hazard Statements

  • H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Sources: PubChem