Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid; rosy, floral aroma.
Occurrence
Reported found in thyme oil wild or creeping france (0.40%) and ylang ylang oil CO2 extract (2.00%).
Uses
farnesyl acetate is a tonic, also used for perfuming. A variety of beneficial effects on the skin’s metabolic process have been noted with the use of compounds consisting of a mixture of farnesyl acetate, farnesol, and panthenyl triacetate. Studies indicate that a combination of farnesyl acetate and panthenyl triacetate can help reduce sebum production in oily skin.
Definition
ChEBI: 3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrienyl acetate is a sesquiterpenoid.
Production Methods
Farnesyl acetate is produced by Acet ylation of Farnesol, or rather by treatment of Nerolidol with Acetic anydride.
Preparation
Farnesyl acetate is prepared by Acetylation of Farnesol, or rather by treatment of Nerolidol with Acetic anhydride.
Aroma threshold values
Medium strength odor, floral type.
Solubility in organics
Soluble in alcohol, oils and Propylene glycol.
Solubility in organics
Soluble in alcohol, oils background, but it does have a faint, fruity and Propylene glycol.
