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CEDRYL PHENYLACETATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Odor

Very faint, woody-floral odor, somewhat reminiscent of the refined Methylionones. Extremely tenacious, but lends very little odor itself.

Chemical Properties

Colorless viscous liquid. Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, miscible with perfume oils. B.P. 325℃. Sp.Gr. 1.03

Uses

CEDRYL PHENYLACETATE can blend excellently with Patchouli, Isoeugen-ol, Sandalwood, Cinnamic alcohol cinnamates, etc. Very stable towards alkali and air(good in powders).

Preparation

CEDRYL PHENYLACETATE is prepared by esterification of Cedrol with Phenylacetyl chloride. (Direct esterification under azeotropic conditions is occasionally used on Cedrol plus Phenylacetic acid).