3,7-Dimethyl-1-Octanyl Acetate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 20780-49-8
A fresh rosy note with a sweet honey character and a soft waxy facet. Clean and fruity, it adds a rose lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Honey |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 12 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 20780-49-8 |
| INCI Name | Dihydrocitronellyl acetate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H24O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 200.32 |
| IUPAC Name | 3,7-dimethyloctyl acetate |
| InChIKey | XFPXWDJICXBWRU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
dimethyl octanyl acetate, 3,7-dimethyl octanyl acetate, dimethyl octanyl acetate extra, 3,7-dimethyl octanyl-1-acetate, dimethyl octyl acetate, 3,7-dimethyl octyl acetate, 3,7-dimethyl-1-octanol acetate, 3,7-dimethyl-1-octanol, 3,7-dimethyl-1-octyl acetate, 3,7-dimethyloctanyl acetate, 3,7-dimethyloctanyl-1-acetate, 3,7-dimethyloctyl acetate, 1-octanol, 3,7-dimethyl-, tetrahydro geranyl acetate, tetrahydrogeranyl acetate, acetate, acetate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 231.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 90.56 °C |
| Density | 0.86100 |
| Refractive Index | 1.42500 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.104000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.549 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, very slightly; water, 4.696 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Citronellol | 0.3 % |
| Geraniol | 0.1 % |
| Citral | 0.04 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Citronellol | 0.3 % |
| Geraniol | 0.1 % |
| Citral | 0.04 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
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