Description
Lignyl acetate was introduced in the years of shortage and high prices of Linalyl acetate, and it had a considerable mission to fill at that time. Although it is no longer considered as a “substitute for Linalylacetate” it has found its place in perfumery as a versatile and low-cost sweet and fruity ester for use in Citrus, Fougere, Bergamot, Neroli, Cologne and soap perfumes, fragrances for various household products, etc. For many purposes, it gives better results than Terpinyl acetate and it is only slightly more expensive. A few higher esters have been produced and made commercially available, but they have only minor importance in perfumery.
Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid. Relative density 0.980, boiling point 234°C, soluble in ethanol and oils. Has a delicate, slightly sweet pine aroma that is penetrating and lingers.
Occurrence
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.
Uses
LIGNYL ACETATE can essentially replace linalyl acetate in citrus, lavender, orange blossom, and cologne fragrances, as well as in artificially prepared bergamot oil. It can be used in the fragrances of cosmetics, soaps, detergents, and other daily consumer products.
Preparation
By acetylation of nopol (Bedoukian, 1967).
