Chemical Properties
Ethyl linalyl acetate is a colorless, slightly oily liquid. Very slightly
solubie in water, soluble in alcohol, Propylene
glycol, mineral oil and perfume oils. Sweet. floral. refreshing and rather light
odor with a trace of a fruity note. More floral
and less fruity than Linalyl acetate. Sweet, yet slightly woody-floral taste remotely reminiscent of canned pears.
Uses
Ethyl linalyl acetate is being used on an increasing
scale in perfumery, and seems not only to
substitute Linalyl acetate in many cases, but
it expands the field of usage of that ester to ueas hitherto beyond the effective limits of
Linalyl acetate. The subject ester has greater
atabdity, richer odor and better tenacity. It
improves the “Bergamot-effect” of a composition where Linalyl acetate has previously been
used. It also blends excellently with the conventional perfume and soap perfume materials
with almost no limits of application.
Preparation
By Acetylation of Dehydro-ethyl
Iinalool, followed by hydrogenation of the
dehydro-ester.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
