Chemical Properties
Methyl citronellate has a fruity (apple), brandy-like odor.
Occurrence
Reported as naturally occurring in the oil from the leaves of Calytrix tetragona, pepper and lemon balm
(Melissa officinalis)
Uses
Methyl citronellate, not often offered commercially, has found a little use in perfume compositions, mainly as part of new topnote complexes with natural-green materials for Rose, Muguet, Peony, and in refreshing, "outdoor"-type fragrances, etc.
Definition
ChEBI: Methyl citronellate is a monoterpenoid.
Preparation
From citronellic acid, methanol and sulfuric acid; from citronellic acid treated with diazomethane in ether solutuion
Synthesis
Methyl citronellateis prepared by oxidation of Citronellol (or Citronella) with Cr2O3 to yield Citronellic acid, which is esterified with Methanol.
