Ethyl Acetate
A compound with an airy, fruity odor that adds lift to the opening of a fragrance.
Fruity
About Ethyl Acetate
Ethyl acetate is a compound registered under CAS 141-78-6 and often written in shorthand as EtOAc. Among perfumery materials, it belongs with the ingredients valued for their fruity character.
Scent Profile
The odor is fruity and ethereal, with an airy quality that seems to lift off the skin. Look closer and you find a dry, pineapple-like fruitiness with a slightly musty undertone, plus a facet that recalls brandy. Overall, it is described as a pleasant ethereal-fruity smell rather than a sweet, jammy one.
Use in Perfumery
Ethyl acetate shows up in fruity perfumes, where it gives the top notes extra lift and makes the opening feel lighter. It is also added to citrus accords to make their brightness stand out more clearly.
