Majantol
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 103694-68-4
A soft floral note with a lily of the valley character and a fresh green facet. Aldehydic and natural, it is a gentle muguet material in floral accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Fresh |
| Descriptor 3 | Ozonic |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 400 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 103694-68-4 |
| INCI Name | Trimethylbenzenepropanol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H18O |
| Mol. Weight | 178.27 |
| IUPAC Name | 2,2-dimethyl-3-(3-methylphenyl)propan-1-ol |
| InChIKey | FYMOBFDUZIDKMI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Beta,beta,3-trimethyl benzenepropanol, Benzenepropanol, beta,beta,3-trimethyl-, 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(m-tolyl)propan-1-ol, 2,2-dimethyl-3-(3-methylphenyl)propan-1-ol, 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(3-methylphenyl)propanol, Trimethylbenzenepropanol, 3-(2,2-dimethyl-3-hydroxypropyl)toluene, 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(3-methylphenyl) propanol, 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(3-tolyl)propan-1-ol, 2,2-dimethyl-3-(3-methylphenyl)-propanol, 2,2-dimethyl-3-(3-methylphenyl)-propan-1-ol, Majantol 105852, 2,2-dimethyl-3-(3-methyl phenyl) propanol, 2,2-dimethyl-3-(3-methyl phenyl)-1-propanol, 2,2-dimethyl-3-(3-methylphenyl)-1-propanol, 3-(2,2-dimethyl-3-hydroxypropyl)toluol, lanjantol, lilivol, lily propanol, linlan alcohol, majantol (Symrise), mugenol, mugiffol (IFF), trimethyl benzene propanol, beta,beta,3-trimethyl benzene propanol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 275.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 22.00 °C |
| Flash Point | >100 °C |
| Density | 0.95500 |
| Refractive Index | 1.51150 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.002000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.1 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 195.3 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | Liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.034 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.20 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.025 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 1.7 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.43 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.061 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.039 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.013 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.0025 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.052 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.052 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.013 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.14 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.14 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 0.30 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.013 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.013 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | 8.6 % |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction / Specification |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
| Specification | 2,2-Dimethyl-3-(3-tolyl)propan-1-ol should only be used as a fragrance ingredient if traces of organochlorine compounds are restricted. Total Chlorine, which can be measured by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, must not exceed 25 ppm in the raw material. |
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Dimethyl-3-(3-methylphenyl) propanol (Majantol) | 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.