Larixyl Acetate

• CAT Number: R061352
• CAS Number: 4608-49-5
• Molecular Formula: C22H36O3
• Molecular Weight: 348.53
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (αS,1S,4S,4aS,8aR)-4-(Acetyloxy)-α-ethenyldecahydro-α,5,5,8a-tetramethyl-2-methylene-1-naphthalenepropanol; [1S-[1α(R*),4β,4aβ,8aα]]-4-(Acetyloxy)-α-ethenyldecahydro-α,5,5,8a-tetramethyl-2-methylene-1-naphthalenepropanol
• Target: Neuronal Signaling
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: [(1S,4S,4aR,8aS)-4-[(3S)-3-hydroxy-3-methylpent-4-enyl]-4a,8,8-trimethyl-3-methylidene-2,4,5,6,7,8a-hexahydro-1H-naphthalen-1-yl] acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C22H36O3/c1-8-21(6,24)13-10-17-15(2)14-18(25-16(3)23)19-20(4,5)11-9-12-22(17,19)7/h8,17-19,24H,1-2,9-14H2,3-7H3/t17-,18-,19-,21+,22+/m0/s1
• InChIKey: WCNCDVQMEQJFGH-TZWCSUAMSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)OC1CC(=C)C(C2(C1C(CCC2)(C)C)C)CCC(C)(C=C)O

Larixyl acetate is an ester compound derived from larixyl alcohol, a component found in essential oils of larch trees. It is commonly used in the fragrance industry due to its pleasant woody and balsamic aroma. Larixyl acetate is also employed in cosmetic formulations, perfumes, and personal care products. Additionally, it has been studied for its potential antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Though research is ongoing, it is considered safe for use in low concentrations in cosmetic and fragrance products.