Aroma
Balsamic-floral, Bergamot-fruity odor of
good tenacity. The odor varies considerably
according to the method of production of this
ester. Above description is based upon the
"Roche"-processed material, while older methods yield esters of far greater sweetness, less
tenacity and more similarity to Linalyl acetate,
often with side-notes of Methylbenzoate.
Peculiar, deep-sweet, fruity or fruit-preservelike odor, mainly of Plum-type.
Description
Linalyl benzoate has a heavy odor reminiscent of genet, bergamc
and lily. It may be prepared from linalool and benzoyl chloride
the presence of pyridine.
Chemical Properties
Linalyl benzoate has a heavy odor reminiscent of floral, balsamic and fruity.
Occurrence
Reported found in the essential oils of ylang-ylang and tuberose; also in mushrooms.
Definition
ChEBI: Linalyl benzoate is a monoterpenoid.
Production Methods
Linalyl benzoate can be produced:
1) from Linalyl formate plus Methylanthranilate with Sodium Linalool.
2) by esterification of Dehydrolinalool with
Benzoic acid e.g. under azeotropic conditions, followed by hydrogenation of the
Dehydro-ester.
3) from Linalool sodium with Trichloro
acetophenone.
Preparation
From linalool and benzoyl chloride in the presence of tuberose.
