3,7-Dimethyl-2-Methylenocta-6-Enal
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 22418-66-2
A fresh citrus note with a petitgrain and bergamot character and a soft green woody facet. Natural and clean, it adds a green citrus lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 2 | Fresh |
| Descriptor 3 | Floral |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 6 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 22418-66-2 |
| INCI Name | Dimethyl-2-methyleneoct-6-enal |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H18O |
| Mol. Weight | 166.26 |
| IUPAC Name | 3,7-dimethyl-2-methylideneoct-6-enal |
| InChIKey | FAGYGFPZNTYLAO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
bergamal (IFF), 3,7-dimethyl-2-methylene oct-6-enal, 3,7-dimethyl-2-methylene octa-6-enal, 3,7-dimethyl-2-methylene-6-octen-1-al, 3,7-dimethyl-2-methylene-6-octenal, 3,7-dimethyl-2-methylene-oct-6-enal, 3,7-dimethyl-2-methyleneoct-6-enal, 3,7-dimethyl-2-methyleneocta-6-enal, 3,7-dimethyl-2-methylideneoct-6-enal, alpha-methylene citronellal, a-methylenecitronellal, 6-octenal, 3,7-dimethyl-2-methylene-
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 244.31 °C |
| Flash Point | 82.78 °C |
| Density | 0.86800 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.031000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.345 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 27.56 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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