Rhodinyl acetate has a characteristic,fresh,rose-like odor.It has an analogoustaste on dilution, bitter when concentrated.
Colorless to slightly yellow liquid; rose-
like odor. Solu-
ble in alcohol and mineral oil; insoluble in glycerol.
Combustible.
Perfumery, flavoring agent.
A mixture of terpene alcohol
acetates consisting primarily of l-citronellyl acetate.
By acetylation of rhodinol from geranium oil.
Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.