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.
Aroma threshold values
Medium strength odor, floral type.