4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-3,6-Dimethylbenzofuran
Aroma Chemical CAS 494-90-6
A roasted note with a nutty and coffee character and a soft earthy facet. Musty and natural, it adds a savoury depth in traces.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Smoky |
| Descriptor 2 | Nutty |
| Descriptor 3 | Earthy |
Identification
| CAS Number | 494-90-6 |
| INCI Name | Tetrahydro-dimethylbenzofuran |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H14O |
| Mol. Weight | 150.22 |
| IUPAC Name | 3,6-dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran |
| InChIKey | YGWKXXYGDYYFJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
benzofuran, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,5-dimethyl-, benzofuran, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl-, 3,5-dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran, 3,5-dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzofuran, 3,9-epoxy-p-mentha-3,8-diene, 3,9-epoxy-para-mentha-3,8-diene, koolada-menthofuran synthetic, p-mentha-3,8-diene, 3,9-epoxy-, menthafuran, mentho furan, menthofuran, menthofuran natural, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl benzofuran, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl coumarone, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylcoumarone, tetrahydrodimethyl benzofuran, tetrahydrodimethylbenzofuran
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 80 °C @ 13 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 86.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 75.56 °C |
| Density | 0.96000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.48100 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.275000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.562 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 16.36 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | bluish clear liquid |
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