Chemical Properties
Citronellyl caproate (Citronellyl hexanoate) is a colorless liquid, insoluble in water, soluble in
alcohol and perfume oils. Sp.Gr. 0.88.
B.P. 240℃. Delicately floral, pronounced fruity (Apple-Pear-Pineapple notes) and somewhat rosy
odor of fair tenacity. The taste is not too attractive, since the
bitterness of the Citronellol component seems
to come through.
Uses
Citronellyl caproate is occasionally used in perfume compositions
as a modifier for lower esters of Citronellol,
and in certain mild-floral fragrance types,
Peony, Freesia, Sweet Pea, etc. It is also
interesting in lipstick perfumes where the
conventional Ionone-fruitiness certainly needs
some renewal in notes.
Preparation
By direct esterification of Citronellol
with Caproic acid under azeotropic conditions.
Definition
ChEBI: Citronellyl hexanoate is a carboxylic ester.
