Acetaldehyde Ethyl Hexyl Acetal
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 54484-73-0
A green floral note with an earthy fungal character. Natural and fresh, it adds a green lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Green |
| Descriptor 3 | Muguet |
| Tenacity2 | 6 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 54484-73-0 |
| INCI Name | Acetaldehyde ethyl hexyl acetal |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H22O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 174.28 |
| IUPAC Name | 1-(1-ethoxyethoxy)hexane |
| InChIKey | YJYLJPSYBMNHTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
acetaldehyde ethylhexyl acetal, earthy acetal, 1-ethoxy-1-hexyl oxyethane, 1-ethoxy-1-hexyloxyethane, 1-(1-ethoxyethoxy) hexane, 1-(1-ethoxyethoxy)hexane, ethyl hexyl acetal, ethylhexyl acetal, hexane, 1-(1-ethoxyethoxy)-, lilivert
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 196.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 48.80 °C |
| Density | 0.82900 |
| Refractive Index | 1.40800 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.566000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.060 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, slightly; water, 115.3 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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