3-Methyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-One
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 1193-18-6
A nutty caramel note with a soft phenolic character and a cherry facet.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Gourmand |
| Descriptor 2 | Nutty |
| Descriptor 3 | Sweet |
| Tenacity2 | 24 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 1193-18-6 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C7H10O |
| Mol. Weight | 110.15 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-methylcyclohex-2-en-1-one |
| InChIKey | IITQJMYAYSNIMI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
cyclohex-2-en-1-one, 3-methyl-, 2-cyclohexen-1-one, 3-methyl-, 2-cyclohexene-1-one, 3-methyl-, 3-methyl cyclohex-2-en-1-one, 3-methyl-2-cyclohexenone, 3-methyl-D2-cyclohexenone, 3-methylcyclohex-2-en-1-one, seudenone
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 199.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 21.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 73.89 °C |
| Density | 0.96700 |
| Refractive Index | 1.49000 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.315000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 0.605 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 3502 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to yellow clear liquid |
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