Linalyl Acetate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 115-95-7
Fresh, sweet bergamot and lavender with a soft floral, fruity character recalling pear. Clean and diffusive, it is a key fresh note of cologne, lavender and chypre accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Bergamot |
| Descriptor 3 | Lavender |
| Odor Impact1 | 110 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 16 h |
| Tenacity2 | 20 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 | 115-95-7 |
| INCI Name | 3,7-dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-yl acetate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H20O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 196.29 |
| IUPAC Name | 3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-yl acetate |
| InChIKey | UWKAYLJWKGQEPM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Bergamol, Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl acetate, 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl Acetate, Linalool Acetate, Acetic acid, 3, 7-dimethyl-1, 6-octadienyl-3 ester, Lavandex, Petilyn, Phanteine, acetic acid linalool ester, acetic acid linalyl ester, bergamiol, 1,5-dimethyl-1-ethenylhex-4-enyl acetate, (1)-1,5-dimethyl-1-vinyl hex-4-enyl acetate, 1,5-dimethyl-1-vinylhex-4-en-1-yl acetate, (±)-1,5-dimethyl-1-vinylhex-4-enyl acetate, 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol acetate, 3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-yl acetate, licareol acetate, (±)-linalyl acetate, nat. linalyl acetate, linalyl acetate (ex BDR) natural, linalyl acetate (natural), linalyl acetate couer, linalyl acetate ex clary sage natural isolate, linalyl acetate ex mentha citrata natural, linalyl acetate ex mentha citrata, natural, linalyl acetate ex-bois de rose, natural linalyl acetate ex-mentha citrata, linalyl acetate natural, linalyl acetate naturel, linalyl acetate paraguay, natural isolated constituent, linalyl acetate pure, linalyl acetate pure synthetic FCC, linalyl acetate special, linalyl acetate synthetic, linalyl acetate synthetic FCC, Petitgrainol, linalyl acetate (ex Petitgrain) natural, linalyl acetate ex petitgrain natural, natural linalyl acetate ex-petitgrain
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 221.0 °C |
| Melting Point | 25.0 °C |
| Flash Point | 94.0 °C |
| Density | 0.895 |
| Refractive Index | 1.45 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.11 [mmHg] |
| LogP | 3.3 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Appearance | CBI; Dry Powder; Liquid; Liquid; Liquid; Other Solid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.77 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.23 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 4.6 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 4.3 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 1.1 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 1.1 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 1.1 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.37 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 2.5 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 5.9 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 5.9 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.37 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 8.4 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 12 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 30 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.37 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.37 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | 100 % |
| IFRA Amendment | 52 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Linalool | 0.07 % |
| D-Limonene | 0.01 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Linalyl acetate | 99.8 % |
| Linalool | 0.07 % |
| Terpineol | 0.05 % |
| Limonene | 0.01 % |
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.