Description
Linalyl octanoate has a dry, fruity, herbaceous odor and a sweet
apricot and plum-like taste with a perfumey note. May be synthesized
by esterification of linalool with n-octanoic acid under azeotropic
conditions; also by hydrogenation of dehydrolinalyl octanoate.
Chemical Properties
Linalyl octanoate has a dry, fruity, herbaceous odor and a sweet apricot and plum-like taste with a perfumy note.
Occurrence
Reported found in lemongrass.
Uses
Linalyl octanoate is occasionally used in Lavender, Rose and Citrus compositions in perfumery. It is also used in Apple, Pineapple and Honey imitations, Citrus complexes and various Citrus modifications.
Preparation
By esterification of linalool with n-octanoic acid under azeotropic conditions; also by hydrogenation of dehydrolinalyl
octanoate.
Definition
ChEBI: Linalyl caprylate is a monoterpenoid.
