Chemical Properties
Citronellyl methyl acetal is a colorless mobile liquid. Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
Uses
Citronellyl methyl acetal is used in perfumery in support of Geranium notes, particularly in better soap perfumes, etc. It can also be considered as a variation of the Citronellyl formate theme, and used as a modifier for the lower esters of Citronellol.
Production Methods
Citronellyl methyl acetal is produced from Citronellol plus Methanol plus Acetaldehyde. More commonly from Citronellol plus Acetaldehyde dimethylacetal.
