1-Phenyl-4-Penten-1-One
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 3240-29-7
A balsamic note with an opoponax and myrrh character and a soft labdanum facet. Herbal and natural, it adds a resinous lavender depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Balsamic |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Herbal |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 24 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 3240-29-7 |
| INCI Name | 3-butenyl phenyl ketone |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H12O |
| Mol. Weight | 160.21 |
| IUPAC Name | 1-phenylpent-4-en-1-one |
| InChIKey | KYGSYTRHCDNSGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
balsam ketone, 3-butenyl phenyl ketone, lavonax (IFF), 4-penten-1-one, 1-phenyl-, 4-pentenophenone, 1-phenylpent-4-en-1-one
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 249.00 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.023000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.708 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 183.4 mg/L @ 25 C (est); acid cleaner |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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