Allyl Cyclohexanepropionate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 2705-87-5
Juicy, sweet pineapple with a fresh green and waxy apple character. Powerful and natural, it builds pineapple and exotic fruit accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Pineapple |
| Descriptor 3 | Apple |
| Odor Impact1 | 130 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 18 h |
| Tenacity2 | 251 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 2705-87-5 |
| INCI Name | Allyl cyclohexylpropionate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H20O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 196.29 |
| IUPAC Name | prop-2-enyl 3-cyclohexylpropanoate |
| InChIKey | TWXUTZNBHUWMKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Allyl cyclohexyl propionate, Allyl cyclohexylpropionate, Cyclohexanepropanoic acid, 2-propen-1-yl ester, Ananolide, Lra, allyl 3-cyclohexyl propionate, allyl 3-cyclohexylpropanoate, allyl 3-cyclohexylpropionate, allyl beta-cyclohexyl propionate, allyl beta-cyclohexylpropionate, allyl cyclo hexyl propionate, allyl cyclohexane propionate, 3-allyl cyclohexanol propionate, allyl cyclohexyl propanoate, 3-allyl cyclohexyl propionate, allyl cyclohexyl propionate FCC, allyl cyclohexylpropionate FCC, allyl hexahydrophenyl propionate, allyl hexahydrophenylpropionate, cyclohexane propanoic acid 2-propenyl ester, cyclohexane propionic acid allyl ester, cyclohexanepropanoic acid 2-propenyl ester, cyclohexanepropanoic acid, 2-propenyl ester, cyclohexanepropionic acid, allyl ester, pineapple ester,allyl cyclohexylpropionate, prop-2-en-1-yl 3-cyclohexylpropanoate, prop-2-enyl 3-cyclohexylpropanoate, 2-propen-1-yl cyclohexane propionate, 2-propen-1-yl cyclohexanepropionate, 2-propenyl 3-cyclohexyl propanoate, 2-propenyl 3-cyclohexylpropanoate, 2-propenyl cyclohexane propanoate, 2-propenyl cyclohexanepropanoate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 264.5 °C |
| Flash Point | 91.00 °C |
| Density | 0.945 |
| Refractive Index | 1.457 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.009000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.8 |
| Solubility | Soluble in ether, higher oils and fatty oils. Insoluble in glycerine and water |
| Appearance | Liquid; CBI |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.085 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.025 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.35 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.47 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.12 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.12 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.12 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.040 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.28 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.70 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.70 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.040 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.92 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.7 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 3.3 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.040 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.040 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 51 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction / Specification |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
| Specification | According to the IFRA Specification Standard of Allyl esters, Allyl esters should only be used when the level of free Allylalcohol in the ester is less than 0.1%. This recommendation is based on the delayed irritant potential of Allylalcohol. Please also refer to the IFRA Specification Standard Allyl esters. |
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.