Chemical Properties
Terpinyl formate has a pleasant, floral, citrus odor with a bitter taste at high levels, becoming dry and fruity at lower levels.
Occurrence
Reported present in Ceylon cardamom essential oil.
Uses
Terpinyl formate finds some use in Citrus-colognes,
in support of Neroli notes, Lavender-Bergamot-notes, green notes, etc. It is also used in
certain topnote compositions with Citrus
oils and "green" materials.
Definition
ChEBI: Alpha-Terpineol formate is a p-menthane monoterpenoid.
Preparation
By cold formylation of terpineol, using formic-acetic anhydride (Arctander, 1969). Uses: In public use before the 1920s. Use in fragrances in the USA amounts to approximately 10001b/yr.
Synthesis
May be produced from d-α-terpineol and formic acetic anhydride; the racemic α-terpineol is also obtained by an analogous synthesis.
