Cedryl acetate

Synonym(s):(3R,3aS,6R,7R,8aS)-Octahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-1H-3a,7-methanoazulen-6-ol-6-acetate

CAS NO.：77-54-3
Empirical Formula: C17H28O2
Molecular Weight: 264.4
MDL number: MFCD00077764
EINECS: 201-036-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-09 19:38:33

What is Cedryl acetate?

Chemical properties

Colorless liquid; light cedar odor. Soluble in one volume of 90% alcohol. Combustible.

Chemical properties

Cedryl Acetate occurs in cedarwood oils. The pure compound is crystalline (mp 80 °C). Commercial cedryl acetate is a colorless to amber liquid, with a cedarwood-like odor. It is prepared by esterification of the cedrol-rich fraction from cedarwood oil and is used in perfumery for wood and leather notes and as a fixative.

Occurrence

Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature

The Uses of Cedryl acetate

Perfumery.

Preparation

By the acetylation of cedrol and related fractions of oil of cedarwood

Definition

ChEBI: Cedryl acetate is a cedrane sesquiterpenoid.

General Description

(+)-Cedryl acetate is a sesquiterpene compound, which is derived from natural oils found to be volatile in nature.

Properties of Cedryl acetate

Melting point:	44-46 °C
Boiling point:	>200 °C(lit.)
Density	0.999 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.499(lit.)
Flash point:	200 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
form	Solid
color	White to off-white
Odor	at 100.00 %. sharp dry woody cedar
optical activity	[α]20/D +26±1°, c = 1% in ethanol
BRN	2052432
CAS DataBase Reference	77-54-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	1H-3a,7-methanoazulen-6-ol, octahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-, acetate, [3r-(3«alpha»,3a«beta»,6«alpha»,7«beta»,8a«alpha»)]-(77-54-3)
EPA Substance Registry System	1H-3a,7-Methanoazulen-6-ol, octahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-, acetate, (3R,3aS,6R,7R,8aS)- (77-54-3)

Safety information for Cedryl acetate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.