Linalyl Acetate
SYNTHETIC MOLECULES / floral · herbal · citrus
Linalyl Acetate
| Category | SYNTHETIC MOLECULES |
| Subcategory | floral · herbal · citrus |
| Origin | |
| Volatility | Top Note |
| Botanical | N/A — synthetic/found naturally in lavender, bergamot, clary sage |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Producing Countries | France, Italy — also synthesized worldwide |
| Pyramid | Top |
Fresh, sweet, lavender-bergamot. Linalyl acetate (CAS 115-95-7) is the ester of linalool: softer, sweeter, more fruity, and dominant in lavender and bergamot oils.
Scent
Evolution over time
Immediately
Immediately
Sweet clean-fresh burst, lavender-bergamot
After a few hours
After a few hours
Gentle sweet-floral warmth
After a few days
After a few days
Soft sweet trace, moderate persistence
The Full Story
Did You Know?
Did you know?
The linalyl acetate/linalool ratio is the primary quality marker for lavender. Fine French lavender has the highest ester content while lavandin has less. This single ratio determines the difference between a 50 and 200 EUR/kg oil.
Extraction & Chemistry
Extraction method: Found at high levels in lavender, bergamot, clary sage. Also synthesized from linalool.
| Molecular Formula | C12H20O2 |
| CAS Number | 115-95-7 |
| Botanical Name | N/A — synthetic/found naturally in lavender, bergamot, clary sage |
| IFRA Status | No known restrictions |
| Synonyms | LINALYL ACETATE |
| Physical Properties | |
| Odor Strength | Medium |
| Lasting Power | 20 Hour(s) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
| Boiling Point | 220.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | 185.00 °F. TCC ( 85.00 °C. ) |
| Specific Gravity | 0.89500 to 0.90800 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Refractive Index | 1.44900 to 1.45200 @ 20.00 °C. |
In Perfumery
Top-to-heart building block. CAS 115-95-7. 25-45% of true lavender, 30-45% of bergamot. The linalool/linalyl acetate ratio determines lavender quality. Essential in lavender, bergamot, fougere, and clean-fresh compositions.
