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7-Methyl-3-Methyleneoct-6-Enal

Aroma Chemical CAS 55050-40-3

A fresh aldehydic note with a lemongrass and lemon character and a soft floral facet. Juicy and natural, it adds a citrus lift with a bois de rose nuance.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Citrus
Descriptor 2 Lemon
Descriptor 3 Verbena

Identification

CAS Number55050-40-3
INCI Name7-methyl-3-methyleneoct-6-enal
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC10H16O
Mol. Weight152.23
IUPAC Name7-methyl-3-methylideneoct-6-enal
InChIKeyODULZPPCXSTHDT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

exo-iso citral, 7-methyl-3-methylene oct-6-enal, 7-methyl-3-methylene-6-octenal, 7-methyl-3-methylideneoct-6-enal, 6-octenal, 7-methyl-3-methylene-, verbenal (IFF)

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 213.00 °C
Flash Point 79.80 °C
Vapor Pressure 0.152000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP 2.702
Solubility alcohol; water, 72.58 mg/L @ 25 C (est)
Appearance colorless to yellow clear liquid

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