Description

Citronellyl Acetate is a high-purity, naturally derived ester widely valued for its fresh, sweet, and rosy floral aroma. This versatile fragrance and flavor ingredient is prized for its stability and ability to impart a natural, fruity character to formulations. It is an essential component for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and cosmetic industries seeking to create sophisticated and appealing consumer products.

Application

• Fragrance Industry: A key middle note in fine perfumery, used in floral (especially rose), citrus, and fruity accords for perfumes, colognes, and personal care products.
• Flavor Industry: Employed as a flavoring agent to impart sweet, fruity, and citrus notes to beverages, confectionery, baked goods, and dairy products.
• Cosmetics & Toiletries: Used as a fragrance component in soaps, shampoos, lotions, creams, and other cosmetic formulations for its pleasant and persistent scent.
• Aromatherapy & Home Care: Incorporated into essential oil blends, diffusers, candles, and household cleaning products for its uplifting and fresh aromatic properties.
• Industrial Applications: Serves as a chemical intermediate or a masking agent in technical products where a pleasant odor is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Citronellyl Acetate
CAS No.	150-84-5
Molecular Formula	C12H22O2
Molecular Weight	198.30 g/mol
Synonyms	3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl acetate; (3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-yl) acetate; β-Citronellyl acetate; 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, acetate; Rhodinyl acetate; Rose acetate; Geranyl acetate (isomer); Dihydrogeranyl acetate; Citronellol acetate; FEMA 2311
EINECS	205-775-0

Quality Control

Our Citronellyl Acetate is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure consistent purity and organoleptic profile. We adhere to relevant industry standards, including FEMA and IFRA guidelines for flavor and fragrance materials. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific tests is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, an inert atmosphere is recommended to maintain optimal quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic sweet, rosy, fruity odor
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.880 - 0.895
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.