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2,4,6-Trimethyl-3-Cyclohexene-1-Methanol

Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 68527-77-5

A spicy floral note with a carnation character and a soft green woody facet. Herbal and natural, it adds a spicy floralcy to compositions.

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Odor profile

Note Heart Note
Descriptor 1 Floral
Descriptor 2 Spicy
Descriptor 3 Green
Impact Level Medium
Tenacity2 76 h

2 Source: The Good Scents Company

Identification

CAS Number68527-77-5
INCI NameIsocyclogeraniol; 2,4,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC10H18O
Mol. Weight154.25
IUPAC Name(2,4,6-trimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)methanol
InChIKeyDMXUBGVVJLVCPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

iso cyclo geraniol (IFF), 3-cyclohexene-1-methanol, 2,4,6-trimethyl-, (2,4,6-trimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)methanol, 2,4,6-trimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 209.48 °C
Flash Point 93.89 °C
Density 0.92500
Refractive Index 1.47900
Vapor Pressure 0.046000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP 3.300
Solubility alcohol; water, 360.2 mg/L @ 25 C (est); acid cleaner
Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid

Regulatory status

IFRA maximum concentrations

CategoryUseLimit in the finished product
Category 1 Lip products, toys 0.29 %
Category 2 Deodorants, antiperspirants 0.087 %
Category 3 Eye products 1.8 %
Category 4 Fine fragrance 1.6 %
Category 5A Body lotion 0.41 %
Category 5B Face cream 0.41 %
Category 5C Hand cream 0.41 %
Category 5D Baby creams, oils 0.41 %
Category 6 Oral care, mouthwash 0.96 %
Category 7A Rinse-off hair products 3.3 %
Category 7B Leave-on hair products 3.3 %
Category 8 Intimate and baby wipes 0.17 %
Category 9 Soap, shampoo, rinse-off 3.2 %
Category 10A Household care, hand contact 11 %
Category 10B Aerosol air fresheners 11 %
Category 11A Intended skin contact 6.3 %
Category 11B Minimal skin contact 6.3 %
Category 12 No skin contact, candles Not restricted
IFRA Amendment49
Restriction TypeRestriction
Critical EffectDermal Sensitization

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