linalyl acetate

[ lin-uh-lil, -leel ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a colorless, water-insoluble liquid, C 12 H 20 O 2 , having a pleasant odor: used chiefly in perfumes, cosmetics, toilet water, and soap.

Word History and Origins

Origin of linalyl acetate¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; linal(ool) + -yl

Example Sentences

Among its constituents are limonene, linalyl acetate, geraniol and geranyl acetate.

From Project Gutenberg

Linalyl acetate, or artificial bergamot oil, is the ester formed when linalol is treated with acetic anhydride.

From Project Gutenberg