Citronellyl Acetate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 150-84-5
Fresh, fruity rose with a green leafy character and a soft lime and bergamot lift. Clean and diffusive, it rounds rose, muguet and lavender accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 3 | Fruity |
| Odor Impact1 | 110 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 15 h |
| Tenacity2 | 8 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 150-84-5 |
| INCI Name | Citronellyl acetate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H22O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 198.30 |
| IUPAC Name | 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enyl acetate |
| InChIKey | JOZKFWLRHCDGJA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
DL-citronellyl acetate, 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenyl acetate, Cephreine, 3,1-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl acetate, acetate de citronellyle, acetic acid 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenyl ester, acetic acid citronellyl ester, acetic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl ester, acetic acid, citronellyl ester, 8-acetoxy-2,6-dimethyl-2-octene, 1-acetoxy-3,7-dimethyl oct-6-ene, 1-acetoxy-3,7-dimethyloct-6-ene, citronellol acetate, DL-citronellol acetate, (±)-citronellyl acetate, b-citronellyl acetate, citronellyl acetate (natural), citronellyl acetate A, citronellyl acetate BRI, citronellyl acetate extra, citronellyl acetate extra FCC, citronellyl acetate FCC, citronellyl acetate FCC synthetic, citronellyl acetate natural, citronellyl acetate pure, citronellyl acetate S, citronellyl acetate supra FCC, citronellyl acetate, natural, citronellyl ethanoate, citronellylacetate, (1)-3,7-dimethyl oct-6-enyl acetate, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol acetate, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl acetate, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl ethanoate, 3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-yl acetate, (1)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-enyl acetate, 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enyl acetate, 6-octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, 2-octen-8-ol, 2,6-dimethyl-, acetate, acetate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 229.0 °C |
| Flash Point | 103.33 °C |
| Density | 0.883 |
| Refractive Index | 1.44 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.050000 mmHg @ 20.00 C. |
| LogP | 3.8 |
| Solubility | soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils; insoluble in glycerol, propylene glycol, water |
| Appearance | Liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.49 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.15 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 2.0 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 2.7 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.70 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.70 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.70 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.23 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.82 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 2.4 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 2.4 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.23 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 5.4 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.41 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 16 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.23 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.23 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 51 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Geranyl Acetate | 1 % |
| Citronellol | 0.5 % |
| Citral | 0.5 % |
| Geraniol | 0.1 % |
| Linalyl Acetate | 0.005 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Geranyl acetate | 1 % |
| Citronellol | 0.5 % |
| Citral | 0.5 % |
| Geraniol | 0.1 % |
| alpha-Terpineol | 0.02 % |
| Linalyl acetate | 0.005 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.