Beta Homocyclocitral
Aroma Chemical Heart Note (estimated) CAS 472-66-2
A cooling camphoraceous note with a woody facet and fruity berry nuances. It brings a fresh minty lift reminiscent of grape and raspberry.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note (estimated) |
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Camphoraceous |
| Descriptor 3 | Woody |
| Odor Impact1 | 100 |
| Tenacity2 | 39 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 472-66-2 |
| INCI Name | 2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H18O |
| Mol. Weight | 166.26 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)acetaldehyde |
| InChIKey | VHTFHZGAMYUZEP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-acetaldehyde; beta-apo-8-carotenal; beta-homo cyclocitral; beta-cyclohomocitral; 2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde; 2-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)acetaldehyde; altratene apocarotenal 10% WSC; altratene apocarotenal 2% solution; altratene apocarotenal 20% oil suspension; altratene apocarotenal 3% FT (fluid type); altratene apocarotenal 70/30; apo-8-carotenal, b-; b-homo cyclocitral; cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde, 2,6,6-trimethyl; 1-cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde, 2,6,6-trimethyl-; 2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-ylacetaldehyde; 2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-acetaldehyde; (2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)acetaldehyde
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 58.5 °C @ 0.4 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 72.22 °C |
| Density | 0.873 |
| Refractive Index | 1.48 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.032000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.2 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in fat |
| Appearance | A clear, colourless to pale yellow liquid; herbaceous aroma. |
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