6-Methyl Coumarin
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 92-48-8
A sweet warm note with coconut, hay and tonka facets and a soft new mown character. It adds a creamy coumarinic sweetness to fougere and gourmand accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 2 | Coconut |
| Descriptor 3 | Hay |
| Odor Impact1 | 175 |
| Tenacity1 | 48 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
Identification
| CAS Number | 92-48-8 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H8O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 160.17 |
| IUPAC Name | 6-methylchromen-2-one |
| InChIKey | FXFYOPQLGGEACP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | Prohibited |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | Prohibited |
| Category 3 | Eye products | Prohibited |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | Prohibited |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | Prohibited |
| Category 5B | Face cream | Prohibited |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | Prohibited |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | Prohibited |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | Prohibited |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | Prohibited |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | Prohibited |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | Prohibited |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | Prohibited |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | Prohibited |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | Prohibited |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | Prohibited |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | Prohibited |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Prohibited |
| IFRA Amendment | 40 |
| Restriction Type | Prohibition |
| Critical Effect | Photosensitization |
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