Chemical Properties
Rhodinyl acetate has a characteristic,fresh,rose-like odor.It has an analogoustaste on dilution, bitter when concentrated.
Chemical Properties
Colorless to slightly yellow liquid; rose-
like odor. Solu-
ble in alcohol and mineral oil; insoluble in glycerol.
Combustible.
Occurrence
Found in geranium oil.
Uses
Perfumery, flavoring agent.
Definition
A mixture of terpene alcohol
acetates consisting primarily of l-citronellyl acetate.
Preparation
By acetylation of rhodinol from geranium oil.
Safety Profile
Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.