Alpha Cedrene
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 469-61-4
A soft woody cedar note with a fresh sweet character and a smoky facet. Dry and natural, it builds leather accords and substitutes for Virginia cedarwood.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Woody |
| Descriptor 2 | Cedarwood |
| Descriptor 3 | Aromatic |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 112 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 469-61-4 |
| INCI Name | Alpha-cedrene |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C15H24 |
| Mol. Weight | 204.35 |
| IUPAC Name | (1S,2R,5S,7S)-2,6,6,8-tetramethyltricyclo[5.3.1.01,5]undec-8-ene |
| InChIKey | IRAQOCYXUMOFCW-OSFYFWSMSA-N |
Synonyms
Levo-alpha-cedrene, (-)-alpha-cedrene, Cedr-8-ene, alpha-cederene, Laevo-alpha-cedrene, (?)-|A-Cedrene, (-)-a-Cedrene (major, contains (+)-b-cedrene), ()-alpha-Cedrene, Di-epi-alpha-cedrene, Alpha-Cedrene, (-)-a-cedrene, L-alpha-cedrene, levo-a-cedrene, alpha-cedrene 60% natural, (3R- (3alpha,3abeta, 7beta,8aalpha))- 2,3,4,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-1H-3a,7-methanoazulene, 1H-3a,7-methanoazulene, 2,3,4,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-, (3R,3aS,7S,8aS)-, (1S,2R,5S)-2,6,6,8-tetramethyl tricyclo(5.3.1.01.5)undec-8-ene, (-)-cedrene, (-)--Cedrene
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 261.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 103.89 °C |
| Density | 0.92600 |
| Refractive Index | 1.50000 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.018000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.6 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 0.1504 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | Solid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.27 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.080 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 1.6 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 1.5 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.38 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.38 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.38 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.38 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.88 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 3.1 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 3.1 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.16 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 2.9 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 11 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 11 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 5.8 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 5.8 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization |
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.