Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid; rosy, floral aroma.
Occurrence
Reported found in thyme oil wild or creeping france (0.40%) and ylang ylang oil CO2 extract (2.00%).
Definition
ChEBI: 3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrienyl acetate is a sesquiterpenoid.
Preparation
Farnesyl acetate is prepared by Acetylation of Farnesol, or rather by treatment of Nerolidol with Acetic anhydride.
Production Methods
Farnesyl acetate is produced by Acet ylation of Farnesol, or rather by treatment of Nerolidol with Acetic anydride.
Aroma threshold values
Medium strength odor, floral type.
Solubility in organics
Soluble in alcohol, oils background, but it does have a faint, fruity and Propylene glycol.
Solubility in organics
Soluble in alcohol, oils and Propylene glycol.