3-Methyl-5-Propyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-One
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 3720-16-9
A fresh green note with a celery and cumin character.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Spicy |
| Descriptor 3 | Celery |
| Tenacity2 | 48 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 3720-16-9 |
| INCI Name | 3-methyl-5-propyl-2-cyclohexenone |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H16O |
| Mol. Weight | 152.23 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-methyl-5-propylcyclohex-2-en-1-one |
| InChIKey | URQMEZRQHLCJKR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
celerone (Tadimety), celery ketone, celeryketone, 2-cyclohexen-1-one, 3-methyl-5-propyl-, gravenone, livescone, 1-methyl-5-n-propyl-1-cyclohexen-3-one, 3-methyl-5-propyl cyclohex-2-en-1-one, 3-methyl-5-propyl cyclohex-2-enone, 3-methyl-5-propyl-2-cyclohexenone, 3-methyl-5-propylcyclohex-2-en-1-one, 3-methyl-5-propylcyclohex-2-enone
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 242.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 113 °C |
| Density | 0.92400 |
| Refractive Index | 1.48100 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.063000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.160 |
| Solubility | alcohol; dipropylene glycol; water, 2730 mg/L @ 20 C (exp) |
| Appearance | pale yellow clear liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| D-Limonene | 0.003 % |
| Linalool | 0.001 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Limonene | 0.003 % |
| Linalool | 0.001 % |
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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