Amber Core
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 139504-68-0
A soft yet powerful woody amber note with a natural rounded richness. It adds warmth and body as an amber base in modern compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Woody |
| Descriptor 2 | Amber |
| Descriptor 3 | Sweet |
| Odor Impact1 | 200 |
| Tenacity1 | 168 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
Identification
| CAS Number | 139504-68-0 |
| INCI Name | 2-t-butylcyclohexyloxybutanol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C14H28O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 228.37 |
| IUPAC Name | 1-(2-tert-butylcyclohexyl)oxybutan-2-ol |
| InChIKey | GQBVHGLNSHPKPG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
1-(2-Tert.-butyl cyclohexyloxy)-2-butanol, amber butanol, ambercore, 2-tert- butyl cyclohexyl oxy-2-butanol, 1-(2-tert- butyl cyclohexyl oxy)-2-butanone, 2-tert- butyl cyclohexyl oxybutanol, ortho-tert- butyl cyclohexyl oxybutanol-2, 1-(2-tert- butylcyclohexyl)oxybutan-2-ol, 1-((2-(1,1- dimethyl ethyl)cyclohexyl)oxy)-2-butanol, 2-butanol, 1-((2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)cyclohexyl)oxy)-, 2-butanol, 1-[[2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)cyclohexyl]oxy]-, 2-tert-butyl cyclohexyl oxy-2-butanol, 1-(2-tert-butyl cyclohexyl oxy)-2-butanone, 2-tert-butyl cyclohexyl oxybutanol, o-tert-butyl cyclohexyl oxybutanol-2, ortho-tert-butyl cyclohexyl oxybutanol-2, 1-(2-tert-butylcyclohexyl)oxy-2-butanol, 1-[(2-tert-butylcyclohexyl)oxy]butan-2-ol, 1-(2-tert-butylcyclohexyl)oxybutan-2-ol, 2-t-butylcyclohexyloxy-2-butanol, 2-tert-butylcyclohexyloxy-2-butanol, 1-(2-tert-butylcyclohexyloxy)-2-butanone, 2-t-butylcyclohexyloxybutanol, 2-tert-butylcyclohexyloxybutanol, o-tert-butylcyclohexyloxybutanol-2, 1-((2-(1,1-dimethyl ethyl)cyclohexyl)oxy)-2-butanol, 1-((2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)cyclohexyl)oxy)-2-butanol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 272.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 110.00 °C |
| Density | 0.93100 |
| Refractive Index | 1.46100 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.8 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 34.85 mg/L @ 25 C (est); ph from 2 - 12 |
| Appearance | Liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.24 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.071 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 1.4 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 1.3 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.34 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.34 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.34 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.11 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.75 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 2.7 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 2.7 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.11 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 2.6 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 4.5 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 9.3 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.11 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.11 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 51 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
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