Summary
Linalyl acetate is a naturally occurring phytochemical found in many flowers and spice plants. It is one of the principal components of the essential oils of bergamot and lavender.Chemically, it is the acetate ester of linalool, and the two often occur in conjunction.
Synthetic linalyl acetate is sometimes used as an adulterant in essential oils to make them more marketable. For example, it may be added to lavendin oil which is then sold as more desirable lavender oil.
Properties
| Appearance: | Clear colorless liquid |
| Relative Density (25/25°C) : | 0.895-0.905g/ml |
| Refractive Index (20°C) : | 1.449-1.452 |
| Purity (GC): | 97%min |
Product Detail
Linalyl acetate and Linalool are the primary constituents of many essential oils and are known to possess several biological actions, traceable to these monoterpene esters. Linalyl acetate is considered as a perfume and essence based compound, and it is responsible for imparting an extensive amount of flavor and fragrance of lavender.
It has a pleasant fruity odor suggestive of bergamot mint oil, and tastes similar to its odor. Linalyl acetate has power over several biological activities, and is attributable to these monoterpene compounds of essential oils.
It’s also found in clary sage in high concentration of 78% along with, lavender, bergamot and lavandin, as well as lemon, neroli, lime, and some mint varieties.