2,2,6-Trimethylcyclohexanone
Aroma Chemical CAS 2408-37-9
A warm balsamic note with a labdanum and cistus character and a soft honey facet. Herbaceous and natural, it adds a resinous depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 2 | Honey |
| Descriptor 3 | Labdanum |
Identification
| CAS Number | 2408-37-9 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C9H16O |
| Mol. Weight | 140.22 |
| IUPAC Name | 2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexan-1-one |
| InChIKey | ZPVOLGVTNLDBFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
cyclohexanone, 2,2,6-trimethyl-, 2,2,6-trimethyl cyclohexan-1-one, 2,2,6-trimethyl cyclohexanone, 1,1,3-trimethyl-2-cyclohexanone, 2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexan-1-one, 2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexan-1-one, 2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexanone
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 178.00 °C |
| Melting Point | -31.80 °C |
| Flash Point | 51.67 °C |
| Density | 0.90000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.44300 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.986000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.410 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 724.3 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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