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N-OCTYL ACETATE

CAS
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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

Usage guidance

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Compatibility tags
citrus-colognefougerefruityhesperidicfresh-floral
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
fruity
Note tendency
Middle
Descriptors
floralfruitygreenwoodywaxyfatty

A fresh, juicy citrus-fruity ester with a distinct orange-peel and green-waxy character. Reminiscent of freshly cut orange rind with a slightly herbaceous, aldehydic edge that fades quickly to a soft, clean fruitiness.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
5 / 10
Tenacity
3 / 10
Volatility
8 / 10
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chemicals · No. 2408

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 1047.

tenacity · moderate
fruityfattywaxyfloralgreenwoody
MW
172.27
BP
208°C
MP
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Sp.Gr.
0.87
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Appearance

Colorless liquid.

Solubility

Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Odor

Fruity, slightly fatty, waxy-floral odor with a discretely green, apple-like or almost weedy note, while the undertones are mildly woody.

Uses in perfumery

This ester finds some use, although always at very low concentration, in perfume compositions, e.g. Jasmin, Gardenia, Orange-blossom, Citrus, Orris, etc. and in many fruity-woody types, Chypres, Fougéres, etc. Traces may be used in Cassie, Neroli, Rose, Violet, etc. but the ester must be handled with discretion and supported by clever fixation in order to perform delicately and not stand out of the composition.

Identity
Aliases · 3
Acetate C-8Capryl acetateOctanyl acetate
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