Chemical Properties
Citronellyl valerate has a characteristic rose-, herb-, honey-like odor.
Occurrence
Reported in the essence of Boronia citriodora.
Uses
Citronellyl valerate is used in perfume compositions as a modifier with lower esters of Citronellol. Also in support of Benzyl valerate, Linalyl-valerate, etc. in honeylike or tobaccolike notes. It seems to introdua more herbaceous-rosy notes than floral notes.
Preparation
Citronellyl valerate is produced by direct esterification of Citronellol with n-Valerie acid under azeotropic conditions.
Definition
ChEBI: Citronellyl pentanoate is a carboxylic ester.
Solubility in organics
Citronellyl valerate is almost insoluble in Propylene glycol, solubie in alcohol, miscible with perfume oils and most flavor materials.
