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6-Methyl-3,5-Heptadien-2-One

Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 1604-28-0

A sweet spicy note with a cinnamon and coconut character and a soft woody facet. Warm and natural, it adds a gourmand spice depth to compositions.

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Odor profile

Note Heart Note
Descriptor 1 Spicy
Descriptor 2 Cinnamon
Descriptor 3 Fruity
Tenacity2 48 h

2 Source: The Good Scents Company

Identification

CAS Number1604-28-0
INCI NameMethyl heptadienone; 6-methyl-3,5-heptadien-2-one
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC8H12O
Mol. Weight124.18
IUPAC Name(3E)-6-methylhepta-3,5-dien-2-one
InChIKeyKSKXSFZGARKWOW-GQCTYLIASA-N

Synonyms

3,5-heptadien-2-one, 6-methyl-, 2-methyl hepta-2,4-dien-6-one, 6-methyl hepta-3,5-dien-2-one, 6-methyl-3,5-heptadiene-2-one, 2-methylhepta-2,4-dien-6-one, 6-methylhepta-3,5-dien-2-one

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 190.00 °C
Flash Point 80.56 °C
Density 0.89500
Refractive Index 1.52800
Vapor Pressure 0.464000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP 1.679
Solubility alcohol; water, very slightly; water, 1454 mg/L @ 25 C (est)
Appearance pale yellow clear liquid

Regulatory status

IFRA maximum concentrations

CategoryUseLimit in the finished product
Category 1 Lip products, toys 0.0085 %
Category 2 Deodorants, antiperspirants 0.0025 %
Category 3 Eye products 0.051 %
Category 4 Fine fragrance 0.047 %
Category 5A Body lotion 0.012 %
Category 5B Face cream 0.012 %
Category 5C Hand cream 0.012 %
Category 5D Baby creams, oils 0.012 %
Category 6 Oral care, mouthwash 0.028 %
Category 7A Rinse-off hair products 0.096 %
Category 7B Leave-on hair products 0.096 %
Category 8 Intimate and baby wipes 0.0050 %
Category 9 Soap, shampoo, rinse-off 0.092 %
Category 10A Household care, hand contact 0.33 %
Category 10B Aerosol air fresheners 0.33 %
Category 11A Intended skin contact 0.18 %
Category 11B Minimal skin contact 0.18 %
Category 12 No skin contact, candles Not restricted
IFRA Amendment49
Restriction TypeRestriction
Critical EffectDermal Sensitization

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