Aroma
Oily-herbaceous, somewhat winey odor
with distinctly green-herbal notes, reminiscent of undertones in Jasmin complex.
Uses in Perfume
Ethyl 2-acetylcaprylate has found some use in perfume
compositions, mainly as an ingredient in Jasmin bases, occasionally in other floral bases
where the green-winey-herbaceous and fresh
ethereal note may be desirable.
Physical properties
Colorless slightly oily liquid. Very slightly
soluble in water, soluble in akohol, miscible
with oils.
Occurrence
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.
Preparation
By the alkylation of ethyl acetoacetate with hexyl bromide or by any other suitable method. Uses: In public use since the 1950s. Use in fragrances in the USA amounts to approximately 10001b/yr.
Production Methods
Ethyl 2-acetylcaprylate can be produced by condensation of Ethyl acetate
and Hexyl acetate, using Sodium ethoxide
catalyst.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 64, p. 580, 1942
DOI: 10.1021/ja01255a035
