Allyl Amyl Glycolate
FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND NUTS / fruity · green · pineapple
Allyl Amyl Glycolate
| Category | FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND NUTS |
| Subcategory | fruity · green · pineapple |
| Origin | |
| Volatility | Top Note / Heart Note |
| Botanical | N/A — synthetic molecule |
| Appearance | Colorless clear liquid |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Producing Countries | Switzerland, Germany |
| Pyramid | Top-Heart |
Green, fresh, waxy-fruity. Allyl amyl glycolate (CAS 67634-00-8) provides projecting, green-fruity freshness with galbanum-pineapple quality.
Scent
Evolution over time
Immediately
Immediately
Projecting green-fruity burst
After a few hours
After a few hours
Green-waxy freshness, still diffusive
After a few days
After a few days
Faint green-fruity trace
The Full Story
Did You Know?
Did you know?
Allyl amyl glycolate is one of the few molecules that projects green freshness from a distance. Most green notes are volatile but low-diffusion. This molecule is both volatile AND high-diffusion.
Extraction & Chemistry
Extraction method: Fully synthetic.
| Molecular Formula | C10H18O3 |
| CAS Number | 67634-00-8 |
| Botanical Name | N/A — synthetic molecule |
| IFRA Status | < 0.1% free allyl alcohol |
| Synonyms | ALLYL AMYL GLYCOLATE · GLYCOLIC ACID AMYL ESTER |
| Physical Properties | |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Lasting Power | 84 hours at 100% |
| Appearance | Colorless clear liquid |
| Boiling Point | 201.00 to 203.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | > 200.00 °F. TCC ( > 93.33 °C. ) |
| Specific Gravity | 0.93500 to 0.94300 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Refractive Index | 1.42800 to 1.43300 @ 20.00 °C. |
In Perfumery
Top-to-heart modifier providing projecting green-fruity freshness. CAS 67634-00-8. Notable diffusion. Common in fresh, green, and marine compositions.
