Rhodinyl Formate, with CAS number 141-09-3, is a synthetic aroma chemical commonly used in perfumery for its floral and fruity characteristics. It is often described as having a rose-like scent, making it a valuable ingredient in floral compositions. Rhodinyl Formate can be found in various fragrance types, particularly in perfumes that aim to evoke a fresh and elegant floral bouquet. In formulations, it typically serves as a middle note, contributing to the overall complexity and depth of the scent. As with many synthetic aroma chemicals, it is important to consider safety and regulatory aspects when using Rhodinyl Formate. While specific IFRA restrictions may apply, it is advisable for formulators to consult the latest guidelines and safety data sheets to ensure compliance with current regulations. Additionally, as with any fragrance ingredient, there may be potential for allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, so proper labeling and usage guidelines should be followed. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
A fresh, rosy-geranium floral with a bright green, slightly leafy lift. Lighter and more transparent than rhodinol itself, with a subtle fruity-formate nuance that gives a dewy, natural rose-petal effect on top of the heart.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 1232.
Colorless, mobile liquid.
Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
Fresh, leafy-green, delicately rosy, yet powerful odor of moderate tenacity.
Pleasant Apricot-and-berry type flavor in concentrations below 10 ppm.
This ester, when properly prepared, acid-free and clean (dry), is an exquisite perfume material. As a topnote material it ranks among the finest and most versatile chemicals. Its refreshing effect can be combined with delicately floral Muguet, with intensely sweet fruity Gardenia, with refreshingly green and earthy Galbanum or Oakmoss. Larger amounts are used in rose variations, Eglantine or Hip-rose (hedge rose) types, in Bruyére fantasy, in Carnation or Peony, etc. If Rhodinol puts a delightful “heart” into a fragrance, the formate will supply the “life” and “pulse” of this heart. One material needs the other in order to perform truly attractive.
The ester is used in trace amounts in imitation Raspberry, Apple, Cherry, Plum, Pineapple, Pear, Apricot, Peach, and in Bitter Almond (often along with traces of Bulgarian Rose oil), etc. The concentration is normally about 1 to 5 ppm in the finished product.
Produced by cold Formylation of Rhodinol ex Geranium.