Prenyl Acetate

Prenyl Acetate is a vibrant fruity-green aroma chemical with impressions of crisp apple, soft banana and fresh foliage.

Its character is bright, juicy and immediate, making it particularly effective in the opening of a fragrance where it can introduce colour, energy and playful movement.

Although distinctly fruity, Prenyl Acetate also possesses a green quality that keeps its sweetness controlled.

This makes it useful beyond conventional fruit accords, especially when a formula needs a fresh, modern lift.

Odour profile

The fragrance opens with a lively combination of green apple and banana.

The apple facet is crisp and bright, while the softer banana nuance contributes body and recognisable fruitiness.

A leafy green undertone runs through the profile, preventing the material from becoming overly sugary.

This green-fruity balance gives Prenyl Acetate a fresh and contemporary personality.

Using Prenyl Acetate in perfumery

Prenyl Acetate is naturally suited to apple, banana, pear, tropical-fruit and mixed-fruit accords.

It can be used to brighten gourmand compositions, add juiciness to florals or introduce a playful fruit accent to green and aromatic fragrances.

In tropical concepts, it can support banana, pineapple and other exotic-fruit effects.

Within floral compositions, it can bring a fresh fruit lift to jasmine, rose and modern abstract bouquets.

Used more subtly, its green character can add freshness and movement without creating an obviously fruit-dominated fragrance.

Creative pairings

Try Prenyl Acetate with green apple materials, banana accords, pear, pineapple, citrus, leafy-green notes, jasmine, rose, lactonic materials, vanilla and clean musks.

It can provide a lively opening for both playful fragrances and more polished contemporary fruit-floral creations.

Product specification.

CAS No: 1191-16-8
Odour Description (decreasing): Fruity, Green, Apple, Banana, Pear, Fresh, Floral, Tropical
Odour Strength: Strong
Usage: A lively fruity-green top note for apple, pear, banana, tropical, floral, gourmand and fresh green compositions. It gives immediate sparkle and recognisable fruit character while retaining more freshness and lift than a heavy, syrupy fruit ester.
Typical Use Percentage: 0.1–3% of the fragrance concentrate
Substantivity: < 1 Hour(s) at 100%
Solvent: None
Flash Point: 43 °C
Physical Form: Liquid
Synonyms: 3,3-Dimethylallyl Acetate; 3-Methyl-2-butenyl Acetate; Isopent-2-enyl Acetate; Dimethylallyl Acetate
Name: 3-Methyl-2-butenyl acetate
Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₂O₂
IFRA: Refer to latest IFRA guidelines and product-specific IFRA certificate for safe use levels.

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements:

• H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.

Precautionary statements:

• P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking.
• P233 Keep container tightly closed.
• P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment.
• P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
• P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
• P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
• P370+P378 In case of fire: Use for extinction: Foam, Dry chemical, Carbon dioxide.
• P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
• P501 Dispose of contents/container to: approved disposal site.

Important: For professional formulation use. Review the Safety Data Sheet before handling, storage or use.