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BETA-NAPHTHYL FORMATE

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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

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Compatibility tags
white-floralorange-blossomnerolifruity-floralchypre
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
green
Note tendency
Middle
Descriptors
greenherbaceouswarmmedicinal

A sweet, heady white-floral aroma reminiscent of orange blossom and neroli, with a waxy, slightly fruity nuance. It has a soft narcotic character similar to methyl anthranilate/indolic florals but cleaner, drying down to a subtle honeyed floral tone.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
6 / 10
Tenacity
5 / 10
Volatility
5 / 10
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chemicals · No. 2308

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 998.

tenacity · high
drygreenmustymedicinalwarmherbaceous
Appearance

White crystalline powder.

Solubility

Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, miscible with oils.

Odor

Peculiar, dry-green, musty-medicinal odor with warm-herbaceous character.

Uses in perfumery

This ester has been suggested for use in perfume compositions for its very peculiar odor which, to some observers, resembles that of Blackcurrant buds.

Identity
Aliases · 1
2-Naphthyl methanoate
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