l-Citronellyl Acetate

FLORAL • FRUITY • ROSE • SWEET • FLORAL
Over 75% • Readily • ISO 16128 • Nature Identical

 

CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

(S)-3,7-Dimethyloct-6-enyl acetate
Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₂₂O₂

 

SYNONYM

Dihydrogeranyl acetate

 

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Extensively used in perfumery.
Gives a fresh-rosy, fruity odor to many floral compositions — from geranium to muguet.

 

OCCURRENCE IN NATURE

Found in citronella oil, rose oil, geranium oil, and lemon oil.

 

STABILITY

Fine Fragrance: Good
Fabric Softener (pH 3): Good
Antiperspirants (pH 3.5): Good
Toiletry Applications (pH 6): Good
Liquid Detergent (pH 9): Good
Soap (pH 10): Good
Powder Detergent (pH 11): Fair
Bleach (pH 14): Poor

 

SUBSTANTIVITY

Skin: Fair
Dry Fabric: Poor
Wet Fabric: Fair
Hair: Fair

 

TENACITY ON BLOTTER

Hours: > 12
Days: 00
Weeks: 00

 

BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY

Diffusive

 

TYPICAL USE LEVEL

< 15 %

 

TECHNICAL DATA

Flash Point (°C): 122 °C
GC Purity: 98 % min as Citronellyl Acetate
CAS No.: 67601-05-2 / 150-84-5
FEMA / GRAS No.: 2311
CLogP: 4.56
Optical Rotation: –5.0° to –1.0°
Appearance: Colorless clear liquid
Molecular Weight: 198.31
Vapor Pressure: 7.01 Pa at 25 °C