Uses
3,7-dimethyloctyl acetate is found used in perfume formulations as a modifier for Geranyl acetate, Citronellyl acetate and other esters, mainly in Rose compositions, and in soap perfumes of floral or sweet-fruity character.
Preparation
3,7-dimethyloctyl acetate is produced by direct esterification of Dimethyl octanol with Acetic anhydride - or with Acetic acid under azeotropic conditions.
Definition
ChEBI: (R)-Dihydrocitronellol acetate is a carboxylic ester.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
