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Cyclohexenecarboxaldehyde, Dimethyl-

Aroma Chemical CAS 68084-52-6

A powerful green note with a sharp leafy, freshly cut hedge character and a faint citrus zest. Used in trace amounts it adds an intense natural green leafiness to green and floral accords.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Green
Descriptor 2 Grassy
Descriptor 3 Citrus

Identification

CAS Number68084-52-6
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC9H14O
Mol. Weight138.21
IUPAC Name2,6-dimethylcyclohex-2-ene-1-carbaldehyde
InChIKeyZTNFZIHZMITMGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Regulatory status

IFRA maximum concentrations

CategoryUseLimit in the finished product
Category 1 Lip products, toys 0.45 %
Category 2 Deodorants, antiperspirants 0.14 %
Category 3 Eye products 2.7 %
Category 4 Fine fragrance 2.5 %
Category 5A Body lotion 0.64 %
Category 5B Face cream 0.64 %
Category 5C Hand cream 0.64 %
Category 5D Baby creams, oils 0.64 %
Category 6 Oral care, mouthwash 1.5 %
Category 7A Rinse-off hair products 5.2 %
Category 7B Leave-on hair products 5.2 %
Category 8 Intimate and baby wipes 0.27 %
Category 9 Soap, shampoo, rinse-off 4.9 %
Category 10A Household care, hand contact 18 %
Category 10B Aerosol air fresheners 18 %
Category 11A Intended skin contact 9.8 %
Category 11B Minimal skin contact 9.8 %
Category 12 No skin contact, candles Not restricted
IFRA Amendment49
Restriction TypeRestriction
Critical EffectDermal Sensitization

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