LINALYL BUTYRATE

CAS NO.：78-36-4
Empirical Formula: C14H24O2
Molecular Weight: 224.34
MDL number: MFCD00048716
EINECS: 201-109-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:26:53

What is LINALYL BUTYRATE?

Description

Linalyl butyrate has a fruity note with a bergamot-like undertone. The flavor reminiscent of certain types of honey on dilution. It is moderately stable.

Chemical properties

Linalyl Butyrate is a liquid with a fruity bergamot note and a subdued animalic tone. It is used in lavender perfumes and in many blossom compositions.

Chemical properties

Linalyl butyrate has a heavy-fruity, sweet, pear-like aroma. The flavor is reminiscent of certain types of honey on dilu tion. It is moderately stable.

Occurrence

Reported found in the oil of Artemisia porrecta var. coerulea, lavender oil and kumquat peel oil.

The Uses of LINALYL BUTYRATE

Linalyl butyrate finds use in perfume compositions mainly for Lavender notes in Colognes (Citrus-colognes), Fougères, and in many types of Lilac, Muguet, Cassie, Peony and other floral bases. It is furthermore used in flavor compositions for imitation Banana, Butter, Grape, Honey, Loganberry, Melon, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Plum, and in Caramel flavors, Citrus blends, fruit complexes, Spice blends, Nut flavors, Rose or other floral types, etc. The concentration is normally low, about 0.1 up to 15 ppm in the finished product.

Preparation

Analogous to that of geranyl butyrate.

Definition

ChEBI: Linalyl butyrate is a monoterpenoid.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: floral, terpy, fruity, citrus and berry.

Pharmacology

Linalyl butyrate strongly decreased the spontaneous motility of mice at a dosage of 100 mg/kg (Wagner & Sprinkmeyer. 1973).

Properties of LINALYL BUTYRATE

Boiling point:	80-82 °C0.2 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.892 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.45(lit.)
FEMA	2639 \| LINALYL BUTYRATE
Flash point:	218 °F
solubility	Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Specific Gravity	0.90
Odor	at 100.00 %. bergamot fruity banana berry
JECFA Number	361
EPA Substance Registry System	Butanoic acid, 1-ethenyl-1,5-dimethyl-4-hexenyl ester (78-36-4)

Safety information for LINALYL BUTYRATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P273:Avoid release to the environment. P391:Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…