1,3-Dioxolane-4-Methanol, 2-Hexyl-
Aroma Chemical CAS 1708-35-6
An earthy note with a fungal mossy character and a soft green sweetness. Natural and damp, it adds an earthy depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Earthy |
| Descriptor 2 | Fungal |
| Descriptor 3 | Sweet |
Identification
| CAS Number | 1708-35-6 |
| INCI Name | 2-hexyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H20O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 188.26 |
| IUPAC Name | (2-hexyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methanol |
| InChIKey | TYRXGKKCQUIWGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
aldehyde C-7 glyceryl acetal, heptanal 1,2-glyceryl acetal, heptanal cyclic (hydroxymethyl) ethylene acetal, heptanal glyceryl acetal, heptanal glyceryl acetal (1,2 acetal), heptanal glyceryl acetal (mixed 1,2 and 1,3 acetals), (2-hexyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methanol, 2-hexyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 271.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 132.22 °C |
| Density | 0.99000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.44500 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.207 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, very slightly; water, 1540 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless clear viscous liquid |
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