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2,6-Dimethyl-10-Methylene-2,6,11-Dodecatrienal

Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 17909-77-2

A fresh citrus note with an orange and mandarin character and a soft aldehydic facet. Juicy and powdery, it adds a zesty lift to citrus accords.

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Odor profile

Note Base Note
Descriptor 1 Citrus
Descriptor 2 Mandarin
Descriptor 3 Aldehydic
Impact Level Medium
Tenacity2 842 h

2 Source: The Good Scents Company

Identification

CAS Number17909-77-2
INCI NameTrans-trimethyldodecatetraenal
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC15H22O
Mol. Weight218.33
IUPAC Name(2E,6E,9E)-2,6,10-trimethyldodeca-2,6,9,11-tetraenal
InChIKeyPFSTYGCNVAVZBK-JQGMZEBDSA-N

Synonyms

2,6-dimethyl-10-methylene-2,6,11-dodecatriene, 2,6,9,11-dodecatetraenal, 2,6,10-trimethyl-, (2E,6E,9E)-, 2,6,9,11-dodecatetraenal, 2,6,10-trimethyl-, (E,E,E)-, a-sinensal, alpha-sinensal, alpha-sinensal 21/22% ex tangerine (natural), sinensal ex orange 20/10a, alpha-sinensal natural, (E,E,E)-2,6,10-trimethyl dodeca-2,6,9,11-tetraen-1-al, all trans-trimethyl dodecatetraenal, (E,E,E)-2,6,10-trimethyldodeca-2,6,9,11-tetraen-1-al, (2E,6E,9E)-2,6,10-trimethyldodeca-2,6,9,11-tetraenal

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 180 °C @ 1 mmHg
Flash Point 157.78 °C
Vapor Pressure 0.000119 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP 4.790
Solubility alcohol; water, 0.5734 mg/L @ 25 C (est)
Appearance colorless clear liquid

Regulatory status

IFRA maximum concentrations

CategoryUseLimit in the finished product
Category 1 Lip products, toys 0.018 %
Category 2 Deodorants, antiperspirants 0.0053 %
Category 3 Eye products 0.11 %
Category 4 Fine fragrance 0.099 %
Category 5A Body lotion 0.025 %
Category 5B Face cream 0.025 %
Category 5C Hand cream 0.025 %
Category 5D Baby creams, oils 0.025 %
Category 6 Oral care, mouthwash 0.058 %
Category 7A Rinse-off hair products 0.20 %
Category 7B Leave-on hair products 0.20 %
Category 8 Intimate and baby wipes 0.010 %
Category 9 Soap, shampoo, rinse-off 0.19 %
Category 10A Household care, hand contact 0.69 %
Category 10B Aerosol air fresheners 0.69 %
Category 11A Intended skin contact 0.38 %
Category 11B Minimal skin contact 0.38 %
Category 12 No skin contact, candles 100 %
IFRA Amendment52
Restriction TypeRestriction
Critical EffectDermal Sensitization

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