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Prenyl Acetate

Used in 9 formulas

CAS 1191-16-8

About this material

Prenyl Acetate opens fresh, sweet, and immediately fruity — green apple and pear dominate, with a softer banana note sitting just behind. Unlike the candied banana punch of isoamyl acetate, this ester is etheric and light. Subtle floral undertones of jasmine and heliotrope emerge as it develops. Use Prenyl Acetate to add fruity sparkle to your top notes without the cloying sweetness heavier fruit esters bring. It lifts ylang, jasmine, and champaca while adding a bergamot-like freshness to citrus blends. A convincing swap wherever isoamyl acetate feels too brash. Blend Prenyl Acetate with benzyl acetate for a fruity-jasmine top, or layer it over green notes to build realistic apple and pear a… — Fraterworks

Usage in formulas

0.025%
Min
7.73%
Average
66.7%
Max

The 456th most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 9 of 806 formulas. A signature material: whoever uses it means to.

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