Citronellyl acetate

Химические свойства

Citronellyl Acetate occurs in many essential oils either as one of its optical isomers or as the racemate. The odor of racemic citronellyl acetate differs little from that of the optical isomers. Racemic citronellyl acetate is a liquid with a fresh, fruity rose odor. It is often used as a fragrance, for example, for rose, lavender, and geranium notes as well as for eau de cologne with citrus nuances. Since it is relatively stable to alkali, it can be used in soaps and detergents. Citrus flavors acquire specific character through the addition of citronellyl acetate; it is also used to round off other fruit flavors.

Вхождение

Reported in the oil of citronella, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Parl, orange juice, lemon juice, lemon and grapefruit peel oil, swangi (Citrus hystrix D.C.), ginger, tarragon, myrtle leaf, nutmeg, Cympogon citralis oil and beer.

Использование

Citronellyl acetate is used as a reactant, and oxidized by ruthenium tetroxide catalyst in presence of acetonitrile.

Определение

ChEBI: A monoterpenoid that is the acetate ester of citronellol. It has been isolated from Citrus hystrix.

Подготовка

By esterification of citronellol with acetic acid or acetic anhydride.

Профиль безопасности

Mildly toxic by ingestion. A human skin irritant. See also ESTERS. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.