Linalyl Formate Aroma Chemical | Citrus & Bergamot Note

Product Name

Linalyl Formate

CAS No.: 115-99-1

🟢 Difficulty: Beginner

⏳ Lasting: Low

🌸 Note: Top / Heart

Description

Linalyl Formate is a fresh, citrus-oriented aroma chemical with distinctive bergamot, green and herbaceous facets. Its odor profile is often described as fresh, citrusy and bergamot-like, with subtle floral and herbal nuances. It belongs to the linalyl ester family and is used as a fragrance ingredient in a variety of perfumery and personal-care applications.

In fragrance construction, Linalyl Formate is particularly useful for developing fresh citrus and bergamot effects. It can provide a bright opening while adding a natural, green quality to citrus compositions. It also works as a connecting material between citrus top notes and aromatic or floral heart materials, helping compositions transition smoothly from the opening into the heart. Its profile makes it useful in both fine fragrance and functional fragrance applications.

Odor Profile

• Fresh

• Citrus

• Bergamot-like

• Green

• Herbaceous

• Lightly floral

• Aromatic

• Slightly fruity

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.05–0.20%

• General use: 0.20–2.00%

• High-impact accords: 2.00–5.00%

These are formulation guidelines for perfumers and are not IFRA limits.

Works Well With

• Bergamot Oil

• Lemon Oil

• Lime Oil

• Orange Oil

• Linalool

• Linalyl Acetate

• Lavender

• Clary Sage

• Petitgrain

• Neroli

• Geranium

• Green herbal materials

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Soap

• Body Care

• Home Fragrance

• Candles

• Functional Fragrance

• Citrus Accords

• Bergamot & Aromatic Accords

Perfumers' Tip

Linalyl Formate is useful when a citrus accord needs a fresh, green and bergamot-like character without becoming overly sharp. Try pairing it with Linalool or Linalyl Acetate for a smoother floral-aromatic effect, or with natural bergamot and citrus oils to reinforce their freshness.