Methyl 4(OR 1)-Isopropyl-1(OR 4)-Methylbicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-Ene-2-Carboxylate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 68966-86-9
A dry woody note with a mahogany character and a soft sawdust facet. Clean and natural, it adds a woody depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Woody |
| Descriptor 2 | Spicy |
| Descriptor 3 | Peppery |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 73 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 68966-86-9 |
| INCI Name | Methyl isopropyl-methylbicyclooctene-2-carboxylate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
Synonyms
arboroma, bicyclo(2.2.2)oct-5-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 1(or 4)-methyl-4(or 1)-(1-methylethyl)-, methyl ester, 5(6)-carbomethoxy-1-methyl-4-isopropyl bicyclo(2.2.2)oct-2-ene, 5(6)-carbomethoxy-1-methyl-4-isopropyl-bicyclo[2.2.2.]oct-2-ene, mahagonat (Symrise), mahagonate (Symrise), methyl 1-methyl-4-isopropyl bicyclo(2.2.2)oct-5-ene carboxylate, methyl 1-methyl-4-propan-2-yl bicyclo(2.2.2)oct-2-ene-7-carboxylate, methyl 4(or 1)-isopropyl-1(or 4)-methyl bicyclo(2.2.2)oct-5-ene-2-carboxylate, methyl 4(or 1)-isopropyl-1(or 4)-methylbicyclo(2.2.2)oct-5-ene-2-carboxylate, methyl isopropyl methyl bicyclooctene-2-carboxylate, 4-methyl-1-propan-2-ylbicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-ene-8-carboxylate, poivrol (Symrise), woody carboxylate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 261.00 °C |
| Density | 0.99500 |
| Refractive Index | 1.47700 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.011000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.885 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 3.762 mg/L @ 25 C (est); AP roll-on 15% (very good) |
| Appearance | colorless clear oily liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.17 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.050 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.85 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.94 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.24 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.24 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.24 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.080 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.17 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.85 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.85 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.080 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 1.8 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 2.0 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 6.6 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.080 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.080 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 51 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And 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.