Citronellyl Isobutyrate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 97-89-2
A sweet fruity floral note with a geranium character and a soft tropical facet.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Floral |
| Descriptor 3 | Citrus |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 68 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 97-89-2 |
| INCI Name | Citronellyl isobutyrate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C14H26O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 226.35 |
| IUPAC Name | 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enyl 2-methylpropanoate |
| InChIKey | ZGPPERKMXSGYRK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
iso butyric acid 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenyl ester, iso butyric acid citronellyl ester, iso butyric acid, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenyl ester, citronellyl 2-methyl propanoate, citronellyl 2-methylpropanoate, citronellyl iso butyrate, citronellyl isobutyrate extra FCC, citronellyl isobutyrate FCC, citronellyl isobutyrate pure, citronellyle isobutyrate, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl 2-methyl propanoate, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl 2-methylpropanoate, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl isobutyrate, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenyl isobutyrate, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenyl methyl propionate, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenyl methylpropionate, 3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-yl 2-methylpropanoate, 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enyl 2-methylpropanoate, 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enyl isobutyrate, isobutirrato citronellile, 2-methyl propanoic acid 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenyl ester, propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl ester, propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenyl
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 249.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 94 °C |
| Density | 0.87000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.44000 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.005000 mmHg @ 20.00 C. |
| LogP | 5.068 |
| Solubility | alcohol; fixed oils; water, 0.6792 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Citronellol | 0.42 % |
| Geraniol | 0.08 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Citronellol | 0.42 % |
| Geraniol | 0.08 % |
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.