Fixamber
Aroma Chemical Base Note (estimated) CAS 144020-22-4
A dry ambergris note with a woody cedar character and a soft tobacco facet. Musky and tenacious, it works as an amber fixative in woody and oriental accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note (estimated) |
| Descriptor 1 | Woody |
| Descriptor 2 | Amber |
| Descriptor 3 | Smoky |
| Odor Impact1 | 100 |
| Tenacity2 | 284 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 144020-22-4 |
| INCI Name | METHYL 2,6,10-TRIMETHYLCYCLODODECA-2,5,9-TRIENYL KETONE |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C17H26O |
| IUPAC Name | Reaction of acetic anhydride with 1,5,10-trimethylcyclododeca-1,5,9-triene |
Synonyms
acetic acid anhydride reaction products with 1,5,10-trimethyl-1,5,9-cyclododecatriene; methyl 2,5,10-trimehtyl-2,5,9-cyclododecatrien-1-yl ketone & isomers; 2,5,10-trimethyl-2,5,9-cyclododecatrien-1-yl methyl ketone & isomers; trimofix (IFF); trimofix O (IFF); trimofix O TT (IFF)
Physical and chemical data
| Flash Point | >100 °C |
| Density | 0.97900 |
| Refractive Index | 1.50000 |
| LogP | 5.290 |
| Solubility | alcohol; acid cleaner; alcoholic lotion |
| Appearance | pale yellow clear viscous liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.00016 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.13 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.40 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 2.4 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.60 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.52 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.60 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.17 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.00016 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.87 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.87 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.17 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 2.2 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 2.2 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 4.4 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.17 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.17 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
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