Citronellyl and Dihydromyrcenyl Esters

The following esters are used in relatively large amounts as fragrance and flavor materials  

C12H22O2, Mr 198.30, Z PlOl.SkPa 240 °C, d 0.8901, Wp 1.4515, occurs in many essential oils either as one of its optical isomers or as the racemate. The odor of racemic citronellyl acetate differs little from that of the optical isomers. ( )-Citronellyl acetate is a liquid with a fresh-fruity rose odor. It is often used as a fragrance, for example, for rose, lavender, and geranium notes as well as for eau de cologne with citrus nuances. Since it is relatively stable to alkali, it can be used in soaps and detergents. Citrus flavors acquire speciflc character through the addition of citronellyl acetate it is also used to round off other fruit flavors. 

C15H28O2, Mr 240.39, i P4kPa 194-196 °C, has a heavy, rosy-herbal odor and is used in oriental perfume compositions among others. 

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