Rhodinyl Acetate

Name:
Rhodinyl Acetate
Detailed information:
A mixture of terpene alcohol acetates consisting primarily of l-citronellyl acetate.

Properties:

Colorless to slightly yellow liquid; roselike odor. D 0.895–0.908 (25C), refr index 1.4530–1.4580 (20C), optical rotation −2 to 6 degrees. Soluble in alcohol and mineral oil; insoluble in glycerol. Combustible.

Derivation:

Action of acetic anhydride on rhodinol in the presence of sodium acetate.

Grade:

Technical, FCC.

Use:

Perfumery, flavoring agent.