DL-citronellyl acetate (CAS N° 150-84-5)​

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DL-citronellyl acetate

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Citronellyl acetate ; 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enyl acetate ; acetate de 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enyl ; Citronellyl ethanoate ; Acetic acid citronellyl ester ; Citronellol acetate ; 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enol acetate ; 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enyl ethanoate ; 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enol ethanoate

DL-citronellyl acetate (CAS N° 150-84-5)​

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CITRONELLYL ACETATE

CIAR-1

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CITRONELLYL ACETATE DRT

900791

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Acetate de Citronellyle - 30 Gr
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Citronellyl Acetate

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General Presentation

General Presentation

  • CAS N° :

    150-84-5
  • EINECS number :

    205-775-0
  • FEMA number :

    2311
  • FLAVIS number :

    9,012
  • JECFA number :

    57
  • Volatility :

    Head/Heart
  • Price Range :

    €€
Physico-chemical properties

Physico-chemical properties

  • Appearance :

    Colorless liquid
  • Density :

    0,891 
  • Refractive Index @20°C :

    1,440 - 1,450
  • Optical rotation :

    Donnée indisponible.
  • Vapor pressure :

    0,0194 mmHg @23°C 0,0135 mmHg @25°C
  • Flash Point :

    93°C (199,4°F)
  • Molecular formula :

    C12H22O2
  • Molecular Weight :

    198,31 g/mol
  • Log P :

    4,22
  • Fusion Point :

    Donnée indisponible.
  • Boiling Point :

    240°C (464°F)
  • Detection Threshold :

    Donnée indisponible.
Chemistry & Uses

Chemistry & Uses

Uses in perfumery :

Citronellyl acetate is used for a fruity note in rose, lily of the valley and lavender accords for example.

Year of discovery :

Data not available.

Natural availability :

Citronellyl acetate is naturally present in Lemongrass EO, Geranium EO and Rose de Mai Absolute, and therefore is extractable in order to obtain natural Citronellyl acetate.

Isomerism :

The asymmetric carbon of Citronellol gives it two different smells if its enantiomers are separated: the (R)-(+)-Citronellyl acetate is fruity and rosy, while the (S)-(-)-Citronellyl acetate is more aldehydic, dirty and lemony. In perfumery, those two enantiomers can be used separately. In most cases, a mixture of the two is used. Menthanyl acetate, Verdox® and Vertenex® are constitutional isomers of Citronellyl acetate. However, Menthanyl acetate is much more reminiscent of Bergamot EO, and Verdox® and Vertenex® are woodier.

Synthesis precursor :

Citronellyl acetate is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.

Synthesis route :

Citronellyl acetate can be synthesized by an esterification reaction between Citronellol and acetic acid or acetic anhydride, in an acid medium. It can also be synthesized from 3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-diene, obtained naturally by pyrolysis of alpha-Pinene. This synthesis is made in three steps: a Markovnikov addition reaction using hydrochloric acid, a Kharasch reaction, also called anti-Markovnikov reaction, with hydrobromic acid, followed by an acetolysis reaction using sodium ethanoate.

Stability :

acetates may form acetic acid through time

Other comments :

Citronellyl acetate has a less green apple note than Geranyl acetate or Neryl acetate. May contain traces of Citronellol and/or Geraniol and therefore a check must be made as it becomes a possible allergen.

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