Methoxycyclododecane
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 2986-54-1
A dry woody note with a cedar character and a soft musk facet. Amber and natural, it adds a patchouli tobacco depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Woody |
| Descriptor 2 | Cedarwood |
| Descriptor 3 | Patchouli |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 76 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 2986-54-1 |
| INCI Name | Methoxycyclododecane |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C13H26O |
| Mol. Weight | 198.34 |
| IUPAC Name | methoxycyclododecane |
| InChIKey | WDSOYUINLRIGNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
corps 749, cyclododecane, methoxy-, cyclododecyl methyl ether, dodecyl methyl ether, methyl cyclododecyl ether, methyl dodecyl ether, palisandin (Symrise), woody ether
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 96 °C @ 2 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 8.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 120.00 °C |
| Density | 0.91000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.47200 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.041000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 5.156 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 12 mg/L @ 20 C (exp); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.000010 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.023 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.0015 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.43 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.018 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.0046 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.000010 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.0000033 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.000010 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.012 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.012 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.0000033 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.026 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.0092 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 0.16 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.0000033 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.0000033 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | 0.18 % |
| IFRA Amendment | 51 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Systemic Toxicity |
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.