1-Penten-3-One, 2-Methyl-1-(2,2,6-Trimethylcyclohexenyl)-
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 68555-94-2
A soft woody note with an orris and violet character and a powdery berry facet. Natural and delicate, it adds a woody floralcy to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Woody |
| Descriptor 2 | Floral |
| Descriptor 3 | Violet |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 48 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 68555-94-2 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C15H24O |
| Mol. Weight | 220.35 |
| IUPAC Name | (E)-2-methyl-1-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)pent-1-en-3-one |
| InChIKey | UNAJREJGSQDJGU-ZRDIBKRKSA-N |
Synonyms
2-methyl-1-(2,2,6-trimethyl cyclohexen-1-yl) pent-1-en-3-one, (E)-2-methyl-1-(2,2,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohex-3-enyl)pent-1-en-3-one, (E)-2-methyl-1-(2,2,6-trimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)pent-1-en-3-one, 2-methyl-1-(2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)pent-1-en-3-one, 4-methyl-homo-alpha-ionone, velvetone (Bedoukian)
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 244.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 104.44 °C |
| Density | 0.92000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.49500 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.918 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 1.236 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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