Physical properties
Isodecylpelargonate is colorless or white waxy crystalline mass, melting at Iow temperature to a colorless oily liquid.
Very mild, oily-waxy odor. Virtually odorless when pure.
Insoluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol, miscible with oils. Almost insoluble in
mineral oil.
Uses
Isodecylpelargonate finds a very limited use as a
blender-solvent in certain perfume compositions, e. g. as an additive to flower absolutes
and floral bases, in which it introduces a
natural oily-waxy undertone and a general
softness to the fragrance.
Production Methods
Isodecylpelargonate can be produced by direct esterification of Decanol
with Palmitic acid.
