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6-Methoxy-2,6-Dimethylheptan-1-Al

Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 62439-41-2

A fresh floral note with a fruity character and a soft watery melon facet. Citrus and green, it adds a clean floral lift to compositions.

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Odor profile

Note Base Note
Descriptor 1 Marine
Descriptor 2 Ozonic
Descriptor 3 Fruity
Impact Level Medium
Tenacity2 366 h

2 Source: The Good Scents Company

Identification

CAS Number62439-41-2
INCI Name6-methoxy-2,6-dimethylheptanal
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC10H20O2
Mol. Weight172.26
IUPAC Name6-methoxy-2,6-dimethylheptanal
InChIKeyQMXBURPYNWBMJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

aquaflor (Bedoukian), heptanal, 6-methoxy-2,6-dimethyl-, methoxy melolal, methoxy melonal, methoxy melonol, 6-methoxy-2,6-dimethyl heptan-1-al, 6-methoxy-2,6-dimethyl heptanal, (±)-6-methoxy-2,6-dimethylheptanal, 6-methoxy-2,6-dimethylheptanal, methoxydimethyl heptanal, methoxymelonal

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 219.00 °C
Flash Point 87.78 °C
Density 0.89100
Refractive Index 1.43200
Vapor Pressure 0.119000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP 1.856
Solubility alcohol; water, 624.2 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only.
Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear viscous liquid

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