Folione
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 111-12-6
A green note with a violet leaf and cucumber character and a soft waxy facet. Fresh and natural, it builds peach and violet leaf accords with a mushroom nuance.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Green |
| Descriptor 2 | Violet |
| Descriptor 3 | Cucumber |
| Tenacity2 | 240 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 111-12-6 |
| INCI Name | Methyl 2-octynoate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C9H14O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 154.21 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl oct-2-ynoate |
| InChIKey | FRLZQXRXIKQFNS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Methyl 2-octynoate, Methyl heptine carbonate, Methyl 2-octynate, 2-Octynoic acid, Methyl ester, Vert de violette, artificial, Methyl hept-1-yne-1-carboxylate, Methyl pentylacetylenecarboxylate, 0Ttp6yt2t3, Methyl oct-2-ynoate, Methyl 2-octinate, Methyl heptyne carbonate, folione (Givaudan), folione FCC (Givaudan), methyl heptin carbonate, methyl heptyl carbonate, methyl pentyl acetylene carboxylate, methyl-N-hept-1-yne-1-carboxylate, oct-2-ynoic acid methyl ester, 2-octynoic acid methyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 218.5 °C |
| Flash Point | 88.89 °C |
| Density | 0.919 |
| Refractive Index | 1.443 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.125000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.2 |
| Solubility | Soluble in most fixed oils; Slightly soluble in propylene glycol; Insoluble in water, glycerin |
| Appearance | Colourless to slightly yellow liquid; Powerful, unpleasant odour. Violet like when diluted. |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.0085 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.0025 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.051 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.047 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.012 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.012 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.012 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.012 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.028 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.096 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.096 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.0050 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.092 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.33 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 0.33 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.18 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.18 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization |
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Methyl 2-octynoate (Methyl heptine carbonate) | 100 % |
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.