In order to create the bath bomb a refreshing scent was chosen keeping into consideration consumer demands and favorites. Who wouldn't want to be enlightened with the smell of fresh fruits, further more a crisp, tangy, and citrus refreshment such as an orange scent. The ester that was incorporated into the bath bomb to release an citrus orange aroma is called "Octyl Acetate". Octyl Acetate can be represented by the molecular formula C10H20O2.
Chemical name: n-Octyl Acetate
Some physical and chemical properties:
Chemical name: n-Octyl Acetate
Some physical and chemical properties:
- Colorless clear liquid
- Fruity orange odor
- Soluble in alcohol and oils
- Almost insoluble in water
- Molecular Weight: 172.27 g/mol