Linalyl formate

At a glance

A fresh, light floral ester related to linalool, giving a soft lavender-bergamot top note that evaporates qu It is used by perfumers as one of many aroma-chemical building blocks that combine to form a fragrance's overall accord, rather than being worn as a scent on its own.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
115-99-1
Profile
floral, woody, lavender-like
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01