2-Phenylhexanenitrile
Aroma Chemical CAS 3508-98-3
A floral note with an orchid and narcissus character and a soft balsamic facet. Styrax and natural, it adds a green floralcy to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Balsamic |
| Descriptor 3 | Green |
| Impact Level | Medium (estimated) |
| Tenacity2 | 112 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 3508-98-3 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H15N |
| Mol. Weight | 173.25 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-phenylhexanenitrile |
| InChIKey | OTERUZJEJFMEEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
benzeneacetonitrile, a-butyl-; alpha-butyl benzene acetonitrile; a-butylbenzeneacetonitrile; 2-phenyl hexane nitrile; salicynalva (IFF)
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 272.00 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.006000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.510 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 36.25 mg/L @ 25 C (est); alcoholic lotion |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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