3,4,5,6,6-Pentamethylheptan-2-Ol
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 87118-95-4
A dry woody amber note with a soft fatty character and a soapy raisin facet. Natural and warm, it adds an amber depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Woody |
| Descriptor 2 | Amber |
| Descriptor 3 | Vetiver |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 44 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 87118-95-4 |
| INCI Name | Pentamethyl-2-heptanol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H26O |
| Mol. Weight | 186.33 |
| IUPAC Name | 3,4,5,6,6-pentamethylheptan-2-ol |
| InChIKey | XEFKRPWKRQTXDA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
amber carbinol, 2-heptanol, 3,4,5,6,6-pentamethyl-, kohinool (IFF), methyl diisoamyl carbinol, 3,4,5,6,6 pentamethyl-2-heptanol, 3,4,5,6,6-pentamethyl-2-heptanol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 209.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 93.33 °C |
| Density | 0.86300 |
| Refractive Index | 1.45400 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.044000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.320 |
| Solubility | alcohol; dipropylene glycol; water, 31.07 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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