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.
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 Number | 62439-41-2 |
| INCI Name | 6-methoxy-2,6-dimethylheptanal |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H20O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 172.26 |
| IUPAC Name | 6-methoxy-2,6-dimethylheptanal |
| InChIKey | QMXBURPYNWBMJR-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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