CH3COOPh
CH3COOPh is the chemical formula for phenyl acetate. It is an ester formed from the reaction of acetic acid (CH3COOH) and phenol (PhOH). Phenyl acetate is a colorless liquid with a characteristic sweet, floral odor. It is sparingly soluble in water but miscible with most organic solvents.
Phenyl acetate is synthesized through esterification, typically by reacting acetic anhydride with phenol in the presence
Industrially, phenyl acetate finds applications as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics due to