Acetic acid 9-decen-1-yl ester (9-Decenyl acetate) is a colorless oily liquid. Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol
and oils. Pleasant, oily-rosy, Rose-petal-like odor of
considerable diffusive power and tenacity.
Finds some use in perfume compositions as
a modifier for fresh-floral and aldehydic
fragrance materials, as part of the topnote
base in Rose and other florals, Peony compositions, Magnolia, etc.
By direct esterification of omega-Decenol, “Rosalva”(1.F.&F.).
Low toxicity by
ingestion and skin contact. A skin irritant.
When heated to decomposition it emits
acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
