Nopyl Acetate is a synthetic aroma chemical commonly used in perfumery for its fresh, fruity, and slightly floral character. It is often employed to enhance the top notes of fragrances, providing a bright and uplifting quality that can evoke a sense of freshness and vitality. This compound typically finds its place in formulations designed to capture the essence of fruits, particularly in citrus and tropical blends, where it can contribute to a more complex olfactory profile. In terms of safety and regulatory considerations, Nopyl Acetate is subject to evaluation under IFRA guidelines, and while it is not widely recognized as a common allergen, perfumers should always refer to the latest safety data sheets and regulatory documents to ensure compliance with current standards. As with many synthetic aroma chemicals, it is important to use Nopyl Acetate within recommended usage levels to maintain both fragrance integrity and consumer safety. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
A soft, natural-smelling floral-green with a fresh neroli/petitgrain-like character and a subtle sweet fruity nuance. Rounded and diffusive rather than sharp, it adds a clean orange-blossom lift without the sharpness of true neroli. Over time it settles into a mild, slightly waxy floral tone.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 1035.
Colorless liquid.
Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
Sweet, woody-fruity odor of moderate tenacity. Some similarity to Linalylacetate, however, less sweet, less fruity, more woody. A refined grade of Nopyl acetate shows more sweetness, less woody-piney odor.
It has found its place in perfumery as a versatile and low-cost sweet and fruity ester for use in Citrus, Fougére, Bergamot, Neroli, Cologne and soap perfumes, fragrances for various household products, etc.
Produced by acetylation of Nopol.