Description

Citronellyl Acetate is a high-value, naturally occurring ester widely used for its fresh, sweet, and rosy floral aroma. This compound is prized for its excellent stability and blending properties, making it a versatile and reliable ingredient in complex fragrance formulations. It is an essential component for perfumers and flavorists in the fragrance, personal care, and food flavoring industries seeking to create natural, fruity, and floral olfactory profiles.

Application

• Fine Fragrances & Perfumery: A key middle note in floral, fruity, and citrus accords for perfumes, eau de toilettes, and colognes.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used in scented soaps, shower gels, shampoos, lotions, and deodorants for its pleasant and persistent scent.
• Household & Air Care: An important fragrance component in detergents, fabric softeners, air fresheners, and cleaning products.
• Food & Beverage Flavoring: Employed as a flavoring agent to impart sweet, fruity, and citrus notes in candies, beverages, and dairy products (where compliant with food-grade specifications).
• Aromatherapy & Candles: Used in essential oil blends, diffuser oils, and scented candles for its uplifting and calming aromatic properties.
• Industrial Deodorants: Incorporated into formulations to mask unpleasant odors in industrial settings or products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Citronellyl Acetate
CAS No.	67650-82-2
Molecular Formula	C12H22O2
Molecular Weight	198.30 g/mol
Synonyms	3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl acetate; (E)-3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-yl acetate; 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, acetate; Rhodinyl acetate; Citronellol acetate; β-Citronellyl acetate; Geranyl acetate (isomeric mixture reference); FEMA 2311
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Quality Control

Our Citronellyl Acetate is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We offer various grades, including fragrance and food-grade (FCC), with specifications tailored to meet the rigorous demands of our global clientele. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain quality. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic sweet, rosy, fruity odor
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.4380 - 1.4450
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.883 - 0.893
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.