Alpha Amylcinnamaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 91-87-2
A soft jasmine note with a lily character and a soft green lemon facet.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Jasmin |
| Descriptor 3 | Fruity |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 16 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 91-87-2 |
| INCI Name | Amylcinnamal dimethyl acetal |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C16H24O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 248.36 |
| IUPAC Name | [(E)-2-(dimethoxymethyl)hept-1-enyl]benzene |
| InChIKey | QCHZKUPVENJLAW-FYWRMAATSA-N |
Synonyms
Alpha-Amylcinnamaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal, alpha-N-amyl cinnamal dimethyl acetal, 2-amyl cinnamaldehyde dimethyl acetate, amyl cinnamic aldehyde dimethyl acetal, alpha-amyl cinnamic aldehyde dimethyl acetal, alpha-N-amyl-beta-phenyl acrolein dimethyl acetal, a-amylcinnamaldehyde dimethyl acetal, a-amylcinnamic aldehyde dimethyl acetal, benzene, [2-(dimethoxymethyl)-1-hepten-1-yl]-, benzene,[2-(dimethoxymethyl)-1-heptenyl]-, 1,1-dimethoxy-2-amyl-3-phenyl-2-propene, 1,1-dimethoxy-2-benzylidene heptane, 1,1-dimethoxy-2-benzylideneheptane, (2-( dimethoxymethyl)-1-heptenyl) benzene, (2-( dimethoxymethyl)-1-heptenyl)benzene, [2-( dimethoxymethyl)-1-heptenyl]benzene, 2-( dimethoxymethyl)-1-phenyl-1-heptene, [2-( dimethoxymethyl)hept-1-en-1-yl]benzene, 2-( dimethoxymethyl)hept-1-enylbenzene, alpha-pentyl cinnamaldehyde dimethyl acetal, alpha-pentylcinnamaldehyde dimethyl acetal
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 300.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 92.22 °C |
| Density | 0.95400 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000160 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.691 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 2.257 mg/L @ 25 C (est); alkalis |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.063 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.019 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.38 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.35 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.089 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.089 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.089 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.089 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.21 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.72 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.72 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.037 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.69 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 2.5 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 2.5 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 1.4 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 1.4 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 51 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization |
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