| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
citronellyl benzoate | [CAS]
10482-77-6 | [Synonyms]
citronellyl
citronellyl benzoate
3,7-dimethyloct-6-enyl benzoate
3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-o benzoate
6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, benzoate
6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, 1-benzoate
Benzoic acid 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenyl ester | [EINECS(EC#)]
233-988-9 | [Molecular Formula]
C17H24O2 | [MOL File]
10482-77-6.mol | [Molecular Weight]
260.37 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Citronellyl benzoate is a colorless viscous liquid, or pale straw-colored liquid. Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, miscible with oils. Almost insoIuble in Propylene glycol.
| [Uses]
Citronellyl benzoate is occasionally used as a fixative in Hyacinth, Rose or Muguet fragrances.
| [Synthesis]
Citronellyl benzoate is synthesized by direct esterification of Citronellol with Benzoic acid under azeotropic conditions and using a catalyst.
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