Aroma
Fruity-floral and warm, sweet odor of good
tenacity. The wincy-"fermented-fruit-like"
undertones resemble the odor of Strawberry preserve.
Uses in Perfume
ETHYL ACETOACETATE PROPYLENE GLYCOL KETAL has found some
use in perfume compositions where a certain
deep-fruity note is desirable along with a floral
complex. Jasmin, Tuberose, Gardenia and
many other floral bases, spicy fragrances, etc.
can achieve new and interesting "lifts" from
this material, which has an overall effect resembling that of the alkyl-substituted Cyclopentenones and their homoiogues.
Physical properties
Colorless or pale straw-colored oily liquid.
Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, miscible with oils.
Chemical Properties
ETHYL ACETOACETATE PROPYLENE GLYCOL KETAL is a colorless liquid with a fresh, fruity odor reminiscent of apples and strawberries. It is mainly used
to create fresh, fruity top notes to floral fragrances.
Thematerial is available by reaction of ethyl acetoacetate with propane-1,2-diol.
Definition
ChEBI: Cis- and trans-Ethyl 2,4-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-acetate is a fatty acid ester.
Production Methods
ETHYL ACETOACETATE PROPYLENE GLYCOL KETAL can be produced from Propylene glycol and Ethyl
acetoacetate. The latter acts as a ketone to
condense with the glycol. The condcnsat ion is
normally encouraged by a catalyst and carried
out under conditions of azeotropic distillation.
Aroma threshold values
Medium strength odor, fruity type.
Trade name
Fraistone (IFF), Fragolane (Symrise)
