1,3-Benzodioxole, 5-(diethoxymethyl)-
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 40527-42-2
A mild sweet floral note with a soft spicy character and a meadowsweet facet. Natural and gentle, it adds a floral lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Meadow |
| Descriptor 3 | Spicy |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 88 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 40527-42-2 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H16O4 |
| Mol. Weight | 224.25 |
| IUPAC Name | 5-(diethoxymethyl)-1,3-benzodioxole |
| InChIKey | YDQLGNDCYHZHEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
5-diethoxymethyl-1,3-benzodioxole, 5-( diethoxymethyl)-1,3-benzodioxole, heliotropin DEA, heliotropin diethyl acetal, heloitropin diethyl acetal, piperonal diethyl acetal, piperonal, diethyl acetal, piperonyl diethyl acetal, 1,3-benzodioxole, 5-(diethoxymethyl)
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 276.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 85.00 °C |
| Density | 1.11300 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.008000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.078 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 247.3 mg/L @ 25 C (est); alkalis |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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