Methyl 3,7-Dimethyl-6-Octenoate
Aroma Chemical CAS 2270-60-2
A soft floral note with a geranium character and a soft waxy facet. Dry and natural, it adds a winey fruity lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Rose |
| Descriptor 3 | Geranium |
Identification
| CAS Number | 2270-60-2 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H20O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 184.27 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enoate |
| InChIKey | ZFLPOPCZMXGUOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
citronellic acid methyl ester, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenoic acid methyl ester, methyl 3,7-dimethyl oct-6-enoate, methyl 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enoate, methyl rhodinolate, 6-octenoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-, methyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 216.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 76.11 °C |
| Density | 0.89700 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43700 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.078000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.687 |
| Solubility | alcohol; dipropylene glycol; water, very slightly |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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