Methyl citronellate has a fruity (apple), brandy-like odor.
Reported as naturally occurring in the oil from the leaves of Calytrix tetragona, pepper and lemon balm
(Melissa officinalis)
Methyl citronellate, not often offered commercially, has found a little use in perfume compositions, mainly as part of new topnote complexes with natural-green materials for Rose, Muguet, Peony, and in refreshing, "outdoor"-type fragrances, etc.
ChEBI: Methyl citronellate is a monoterpenoid.
From citronellic acid, methanol and sulfuric acid; from citronellic acid treated with diazomethane in ether solutuion
Methyl citronellateis prepared by oxidation of Citronellol (or Citronella) with Cr2O3 to yield Citronellic acid, which is esterified with Methanol.
