3-(hydroxymethyl)nonan-2-One
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 67801-33-6
A fresh green note with a weedy herbal character and a soft earthy facet. Sweet and natural, it adds a green lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Lavender |
| Descriptor 3 | Sweet |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 20 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 67801-33-6 |
| INCI Name | Hydroxymethylheptyl methyl ketone |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H20O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 172.26 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-(hydroxymethyl)nonan-2-one |
| InChIKey | DIZUHEORFPDTIQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
herbal ketone, 3-( hydroxmethyl)-2-nonanone, hydroxymethyl heptyl methyl ketone, 3-( hydroxymethyl) nonan-2-one, 3-( hydroxymethyl)-2-nonanone, 3-( hydroxymethyl)nonan-2-one, methyl lavender ketone (IFF), methylyl lavender ketone, 2-nonanone, 3-(hydroxymethyl)-
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 378.00 °C |
| Melting Point | -5.80 °C |
| Flash Point | 93.89 °C |
| Density | 0.89000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43900 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.740 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 7357 mg/L @ 25 C (est); acid cleaner |
| Appearance | pale yellow clear liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.015 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.0044 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.088 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.082 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.021 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.021 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.021 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.021 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.048 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.17 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.17 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.0086 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.16 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.57 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 0.57 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.32 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.32 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 51 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization |
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