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IUPAC name
3,7-Dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-yl acetate
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Other names
Bergamiol
Bergamol Linalool acetate | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.743 |
PubChem
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CompTox Dashboard (
EPA)
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Properties | |
C12H20O2 | |
Molar mass | 196.290 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Density | 0.895 g/cm3 |
Boiling point | 220 °C (428 °F; 493 K) |
Insoluble | |
Solubility in organic solvents | Soluble |
Hazards | |
Flash point | 69.6 °C (157.3 °F; 342.8 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their
standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Linalyl acetate is an organic compound, the acetate ester of linalool and a phytochemical found in many flowers and spice plants. It is one of the principal components of the essential oils of bergamot and lavender. [1] It often occurs together with linalool and is a widely used fragrance. [2]
The chemical tastes similar to how it smells with a pleasant fruity odor reminiscent of bergamot mint oil. It is found in
Eau de Cologne mint and is mildly toxic to humans, toxic to fish, and extremely toxic to
daphnia. Linalyl acetate is also combustible.
Linalyl acetate is found safe as a fragrance material under current levels of use. [3]