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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.

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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 Number22418-66-2
INCI NameDimethyl-2-methyleneoct-6-enal
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC11H18O
Mol. Weight166.26
IUPAC Name3,7-dimethyl-2-methylideneoct-6-enal
InChIKeyFAGYGFPZNTYLAO-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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