β-phenylethanol(β-PE) is a higher aromatic alcohol with a rose-like odour. The fragrance of the rose is highly popular and desired, makingβ-PE the most-used fragrance chemical in perfume and cosmetics. It is also used in flavor compositions for food. Most of the world s annual production of several thousand tons is synthesized by chemical means but, due to increasing demand for natural flavors, alternative production methods are being sought. Harnessing the Ehrlich pathway of yeasts by bioconversion of L-ph...

2-PHENYLETHANOL