Oily-herbaceous, somewhat winey odor
with distinctly green-herbal notes, reminiscent of undertones in Jasmin complex.
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.
Colorless slightly oily liquid. Very slightly
soluble in water, soluble in akohol, miscible
with oils.
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.
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.
Ethyl 2-acetylcaprylate can be produced by condensation of Ethyl acetate
and Hexyl acetate, using Sodium ethoxide
catalyst.
