Chemical Properties
Liquid; slightly fruity, light aroma.
Uses
Finds some use in perfume compositions, mainly as part of a topnote complex. It blends well with the alifatic aldehydes, and lends tenacity and a pleasant muskiness to delicately floral notes, it softens citrusnotes and offers a natural, petal-like note to many floral fragrances.
Definition
ChEBI: Dodecyl propionate is a carboxylic ester.
Synthesis
Dodecyl propionate is produced by direct esterification of Dodecanol with Propionic acid under azeotropic conditions, or with Propionic anhydride.
