Linalyl Acetate, with CAS number 115-95-7, is a synthetic aroma chemical commonly used in perfumery for its fresh, floral, and slightly fruity scent profile. It is an ester of linalool and acetic acid, contributing a sweet and uplifting character to fragrance compositions. Linalyl Acetate is often found in floral and citrus accords, where it enhances the overall brightness and complexity of the scent. In formulations, it typically serves as a middle or top note, providing a smooth transition between the initial burst of citrus and the deeper floral elements. While it is valued for its olfactory properties, Linalyl Acetate is also subject to regulatory scrutiny due to its potential to cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. As such, it is important for perfumers to be aware of its presence in formulations, especially in products intended for leave-on applications. The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has established guidelines for the use of Linalyl Acetate, and it is advisable to adhere to these recommendations to ensure consumer safety. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
Soft, fresh floral-fruity note with a sweet bergamot-lavender character. Smooth and slightly pear-like, it lends a clean, refined roundness reminiscent of the top of bergamot oil and the heart of lavender.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Other ingredients whose composition declares this material as a constituent. The percentage shown is the supplier-declared concentration in that parent.
| Ingredient | % | Range |
|---|---|---|
| BERGAMOT OIL, FUROCOUMARIN FREE | — | 20–50% |
| LAVENDER 40/42 | — | 20–50% |
| LAVENDER OIL | — | 20–50% |
| PETITGRAIN BIGARADE OIL | 42% | — |
| BERGAMOT OIL | 40% | — |
| PASSION FRUIT BASE 109223 | — | 20–30% |
| LAVANDIN ABRIALIS OIL | 26.5% | — |
| POIVRE FORT | — | 5–10% |
| BUSH BOUQUET OIL | — | 1–5% |
| ORANGE FLOWER OIL, BITTER (NEROLI AND NEROLI BIGARADE) | 4.356% | — |
| PINEAPPLE NATPOP | 2.504% | — |
| FIR NEEDLE | — | 0.1–1% |
| PRUNOL SP | — | 0.1–1% |
| FRANKINCENSE OIL | 0.9% | — |
| VIOLET OIL | 0.8% | — |
| LILAC | 0.363% | — |
| GARDENIA | 0.3003% | — |
| TUBEROSE “SIGNATURE” ABSOLUTE | 0.048% | — |
| COCONUT DELIGHT | 0.0245% | — |
| IMMORTELLE ABSOLUTE | 0.019% | — |
| TOBACCO ABSOLUTE | 0.007% | — |
| PINK PEPPER CO2 | 0.006% | — |
| ANIMAL ACCORD | — | — |
Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 765.
Colorless liquid.
Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol, propylene glycol and oils. Insoluble in glycerin.
Sweet, floral-fruity odor recalling Bergamot and Pear.
The taste is sweet, fruity, Pear-like with a faintly floral note.
This ester is very widely used in perfume compositions as a fresh and sweet modifier/blender, as an additive to compositions rich in Bergamot, Lavender, Lavandin, Petitgrain, etc. and in fruity topnote complexes.
It finds some use in flavor compositions for Berry complexes, Citrus flavors, Pineapple, Gooseberry, Peach or Pear imitations, Ginger spice blends, etc.
Produced from Linalool by esterification, using various methods for protection of the tertiary alcohol in the acid mixture. Newer methods are based upon esterification of Dehydrolinalool followed by hydrogenation of Dehydrolinalyl acetate, thus avoiding above problem.