Phenethyl Acetate

PHE

7/10

Concern level

High concern

Phenethyl acetate is a synthetic fragrance ester used to impart a sweet floral, rose-like scent in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It functions primarily as a perfuming agent rather than a skin-treatment active. Cosmetic databases list it as a fragrance ingredient, and fragrance safety reviews describe it as a widely used aroma material in perfumery and fragranced products.

Pore-clogging

Low

Regulatory

No data

Concerns

FragranceAllergen

Chemical Properties

Molecular Weight

164.2 g/mol

Typical Concentration

0.01% - 1.00%

CAS Number: 103-45-7

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin5/10

oily skin5/10

sensitive skin2/10

acne prone4/10

mature skin5/10

normal skin6/10

Interactions

incompatible with: fragrance-sensitive skin routines, products with known fragrance allergens, compromised or over-exfoliated skin

Risks & Warnings

Main concerns are fragrance sensitization, potential contact allergy, and mild skin or eye irritation at higher exposure. As with most fragrance materials, risk is higher in leave-on products, on compromised skin, or in individuals with fragrance allergy. It is not a treatment active and offers no barrier, exfoliating, or acne-specific benefit.

Vegan Cruelty-Free

Found In Products

EADEM