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Methyl Jasmonate

Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 39924-52-2

A powerful jasmine note with an oily green petal character and a soft floral lift. Similar to Hedione but stronger, it adds radiance to jasmine and white floral accords.

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Odor profile

Note Base Note
Descriptor 1 Floral
Descriptor 2 Jasmin
Descriptor 3 Soft
Odor Impact1 100
Impact Level Medium
Tenacity1 256 h
Tenacity2 256 h

1 Source: PerfumersWorld

2 Source: The Good Scents Company

Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.

Identification

CAS Number39924-52-2
INCI NameMethyl 3-oxo-pentenyl-cyclopentaneacetate
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC13H20O3
Mol. Weight224.30
IUPAC Namemethyl 2-[3-oxo-2-[(E)-pent-2-enyl]cyclopentyl]acetate
InChIKeyGEWDNTWNSAZUDX-SNAWJCMRSA-N

Synonyms

Methyl 3-oxo-2-(pent-2-enyl)cyclopentaneacetate, jasmoneige, methyl 2-(3-oxo-2-pent-2-enylcyclopentyl)acetate, methyl 3-oxo-2-(pent-2-enyl) cyclopentane acetate, methyl 3-oxo-pentenyl cyclopentane acetate, methyl 3-oxopentenyl cyclopentane acetate, (3-oxo-2-(2- pentenyl)-1-cyclopentyl) acetic acid methyl ester, Research, cyclopentaneacetic acid, 3-oxo-2-(2-penten-1-yl)-, methyl ester, methyl (2-pent-2-enyl-3-oxo-1-cyclopentyl)acetate, methyl [3-oxo-2-(pent-2-en-1-yl)cyclopentyl]acetate, methyl 3-oxo-2-(2-pentenyl)cyclopentaneacetate, methyl-[3-oxo-2-(pent-2-en-1-yl)cyclopentyl]acetat, methyl-3-oxo-2-pent-2-enyl-1-cyclopentylacetate, (3-oxo-2-(2-pentenyl)-1-cyclopentyl) acetic acid methyl ester, (3-oxo-2-(2-pentenyl)-1-cyclopentyl)acetic acid methyl ester, 3-oxo-2-(2-pentenyl)cyclopentaneacetic acid, methyl ester, splendione (Firmenich)

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 302.5 °C
Flash Point 110.00 °C
Density 1.01500
Refractive Index 1.47000
Vapor Pressure 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP 1.9
Solubility alcohol; water, very slightly; water, 143.5 mg/L @ 25 C (est)
Appearance colorless clear oily liquid

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