Chemical Properties
Cedryl Acetate occurs in cedarwood oils. The pure compound is crystalline (mp 80 °C). Commercial
cedryl acetate is a colorless to amber liquid, with a cedarwood-like odor.
It is prepared by esterification of the cedrol-rich fraction from cedarwood oil and
is used in perfumery for wood and leather notes and as a fixative.
Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid; light cedar odor. Soluble in one volume of 90% alcohol. Combustible.
Occurrence
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature
Preparation
By the acetylation of cedrol and related fractions of oil of cedarwood
Definition
ChEBI: Cedryl acetate is a cedrane sesquiterpenoid.
General Description
(+)-Cedryl acetate is a sesquiterpene compound, which is derived from natural oils found to be volatile in nature.
