Myrtenyl acetate

At a glance

A minty-woody ester related to myrtenol, giving a fresh, slightly camphoraceous character. 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
1079-01-2
Profile
fresh, green, woody
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01