Linalyl Propionate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 144-39-8
Fresh bergamot with a soft floral, green character and a light woody, rum nuance. It adds naturalness and a sweet green facet to bergamot and lavender accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 2 | Floral |
| Descriptor 3 | Fresh |
| Odor Impact1 | 100 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 5 h |
| Tenacity2 | 12 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 | 144-39-8 |
| INCI Name | Linalyl propionate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C13H22O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 210.31 |
| IUPAC Name | 3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-yl propanoate |
| InChIKey | WAQIIHCCEMGYKP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-yl propanoate, Linalyl propanoate, Linalool propionate, 1, 6-Octadien-3-ol, 3, 7-Dimethyl-, Propanoate, Propionic acid, linalyl ester, 1, 6-Octadien-3-ol, 3, 7-dimethyl-, 1, 6-Octadien-3-ol, 3, 7-dimethyl-, 3-propanoate, 3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl propionate, 3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-yl propionate, 3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol propanoate, Linalyl n-propionate, 1,5-dimethyl-1-ethenylhex-4-enyl propionate, (1)-1,5-dimethyl-1-vinyl hex-4-enyl propionate, 1,5-dimethyl-1-vinyl hex-4-enyl propionate, (1)-1,5-dimethyl-1-vinylhex-4-enyl propionate, 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl propanoate, linalool propanoate, linalyl propionate (ex BDR) natural, linalyl propionate FCC, propionic acid 1,5-dimethyl-1-vinyl-hex-4-enyl ester, propionic acid linalyl ester, propionate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 226 °C |
| Flash Point | 97.22 °C |
| Density | 0.893 |
| Refractive Index | 1.449 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.026000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.8 |
| Solubility | 17 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp) |
| Appearance | Liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Linalool | 2 % |
| D-Limonene | 0.015 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Linalool | 2 % |
| Limonene | 0.015 % |
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.