Neryl Acetate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 141-12-8
Fresh, fruity floral with a neroli and white rose character and a soft citrus lift. Clean and warm, it rounds neroli, rose and citrus floral accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 3 | Rose |
| Odor Impact1 | 100 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 52 h |
| Tenacity2 | 52 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 141-12-8 |
| INCI Name | Neryl acetate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H20O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 196.29 |
| IUPAC Name | [(2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] acetate |
| InChIKey | HIGQPQRQIQDZMP-FLIBITNWSA-N |
Synonyms
cis-3,7- dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol acetate, (Z)-3,7- dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl acetate, cis-3,7- dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl acetate, (Z)-3,7- dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl ethanoate, cis-3,7- dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl ethanoate, [(2Z)-3,7- dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] acetate, (Z)- geranyl acetate, nerol acetate, (Z)- neryl acetate, cis- neryl acetate, neryl ethanoate, Neryl /geranyl acetate, acetic acid neryl ester, cis-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol acetate, (Z)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl acetate, cis-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl acetate, (Z)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl ethanoate, cis-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl ethanoate, (2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl acetate, (Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl acetate, [(2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl] acetate, (Z)-geranyl acetate, neryl /geranyl acetate natural, (Z)-neryl acetate, cis-neryl acetate, neryl acetate 50% geranyl, neryl acetate 70, neryl acetate 90, neryl acetate 95 FCC, neryl acetate A, neryl acetate BRI, neryl acetate natural, neryl acetate pure, neryl/geranyl acetates 60/40, 2,6-octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2Z)-, 2,6-octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (Z)-, acetate, acetate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 231 °C |
| Flash Point | 99.00 °C |
| Density | 0.905 |
| Refractive Index | 1.458 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.026000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.5 |
| Solubility | 1 ml in 1 ml 95% alcohol (in ethanol) |
| Appearance | Liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.38 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.11 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 2.3 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 2.1 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.54 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.54 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.54 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.18 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 1.3 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 4.4 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 4.4 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.18 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 4.2 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 15 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 15 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.18 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.18 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | 100 % |
| IFRA Amendment | 52 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Citronellol | 0.1 % |
| D-Limonene | 0.1 % |
| Geraniol | 0.1 % |
| Linalool | 0.1 % |
| Citral | 0.1 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Citronellol | 0.1 % |
| Limonene | 0.1 % |
| Geraniol | 0.1 % |
| Linalool | 0.1 % |
| Citral | 0.1 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.