Santalyl Acetate

Name:
Santalyl Acetate
Detailed information:
Acetic acid ester of a mixture of α- and β-santalols.

Properties:

Colorless liquid; light odor of sandalwood. D 0.982–0.985, refr index 1.487–1.492.

Derivation:

Treatment of sandalwood oil or santalol with acetic anhydride.

Use:

Perfumery.