Aphermate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 25225-08-5
A fresh diffusive woody note with a clean oceanic marine character. Subtle fruity facets of apple and berry give it a breezy natural lift.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Woody |
| Descriptor 2 | Pine |
| Descriptor 3 | Apple |
| Odor Impact1 | 100 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 12 h |
| Tenacity2 | 12 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 | 25225-08-5 |
| INCI Name | Alpha,3,3-trimethylcyclohexylmethyl formate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H20O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 184.27 |
| IUPAC Name | 1-(3,3-dimethylcyclohexyl)ethyl formate |
| InChIKey | NFASPEPDTMCBEN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Aquamate, L-cyclocitronellene formate, cyclohexane-1-methanol-alpha,3,3-trimethyl formate, 1-(3,3- dimethylcyclohexyl)ethyl formate, marine formate, alpha,3,3- trimethyl cyclohexyl methyl formate, aphermate (IFF), CP formate aphermate (IFF), cyclohexane-1-methanol, a,3,3-trimethyl-, formate, cyclohexanemethanol, a,3,3-trimethyl-, formate, 1-(3,3-dimethylcyclohexyl)ethyl formate, herbalmate (Tadimety), alpha,3,3-trimethyl cyclohexyl methyl formate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 228.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 103.33 °C |
| Density | 0.93500 |
| Refractive Index | 1.44500 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.068000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.6 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 25.73 mg/L @ 25 C (est); alcoholic lotion |
| Appearance | Liquid; CBI |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzyl Alcohol (ba) | 0.005 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzyl alcohol | 0.005 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
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.