Cedryl Acetate
WOODS AND MOSSES / woody · dry · cedar
Cedryl Acetate
| Category | WOODS AND MOSSES |
| Subcategory | woody · dry · cedar |
| Origin | |
| Volatility | Base Note |
| Botanical | N/A - synthetic molecule |
| Appearance | pale yellow viscous liquid to solid |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Producing Countries | N/A - manufactured globally (semi-synthetic from cedarwood oil) |
| Pyramid | Base |
Dry, woody, slightly smoky. Cedryl acetate (CAS 77-54-3) is the acetic ester of cedrol: softer, drier, and less camphoraceous than the parent molecule.
Scent
Evolution over time
Immediately
Immediately
Dry clean-cedar, smooth
After a few hours
After a few hours
Soft woody warmth, neutral
After a few days
After a few days
Persistent dry-wood base, very long-lasting
The Full Story
Did You Know?
Did you know?
Cedryl acetate is sometimes called the water of perfumery because it is so neutral and adaptable. It supports other notes without imposing its own character.
Extraction & Chemistry
Extraction method: Produced by acetylation of cedrol, isolated from cedarwood essential oil. Semi-synthetic.
| Molecular Formula | C₁₇H₂₈O₂ |
| CAS Number | 77-54-3 |
| Botanical Name | N/A - synthetic molecule |
| IFRA Status | No known restrictions |
| Synonyms | cedryl acetate, cedryl acetate synthetic |
| Physical Properties | |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Lasting Power | 400 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Appearance | pale yellow viscous liquid to solid |
| Boiling Point | 200.00 to 203.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | > 212.00 °F. TCC ( > 100.00 °C. ) |
| Specific Gravity | 0.97600 to 0.98600 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Refractive Index | 1.49700 to 1.50300 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | 40.00 to 42.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
In Perfumery
Base note and woody building block. CAS 77-54-3. The ester of cedrol. Drier and softer than parent molecule. Clean, adaptable cedar. Inexpensive and common.
