Geranyl Acetone
Aroma Chemical Heart Note (estimated) CAS 689-67-8
A fresh rosy floral note with a magnolia character and a soft green leaf facet. Aldehydic and fruity, it adds a clean floral lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note (estimated) |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Rose |
| Descriptor 3 | Sweet |
Identification
| CAS Number | 689-67-8 |
| INCI Name | Dihydropseudoionone |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C13H22O |
| Mol. Weight | 194.31 |
| IUPAC Name | 6,10-dimethylundeca-5,9-dien-2-one |
| InChIKey | HNZUNIKWNYHEJJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
6,10-Dimethylundeca-5,9-Dien-2-One; 6,10-dimethyl undeca-5,9-dien-2-one; 6,10-dimethyl-5,9-undecadien-2-one; 5,9-undecadien-2-one, 6,10-dimethyl-
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 247.00 °C |
| Flash Pointe | 110.00 °C |
| Densitye | 0.86100 |
| Refractive Indexe | 1.46300 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.016000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.834 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, very slightly; water, 8.867 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
e Estimated from a closely related isomer of the same molecule. Actual values vary by supplier, grade and quality.
Regulatory status
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Limonene | 0.066 % |
| alpha-Terpinene | 0.03 % |
| Terpinolene | 0.02 % |
| Linalool | 0.008 % |
| Geraniol | 0.001 % |
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.