Myrcenyl Acetate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note (estimated) CAS 1118-39-4
A fresh citrus note with a bergamot and lavender character and a soft woody facet. Floral and natural, it adds a nutmeg lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note (estimated) |
| Descriptor 1 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 2 | Fresh |
| Descriptor 3 | Lavender |
| Impact Level | Medium (estimated) |
| Tenacity2 | 6 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 1118-39-4 |
| INCI Name | Myrcenyl acetate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H20O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 196.29 |
| IUPAC Name | (2-methyl-6-methylideneoct-7-en-2-yl) acetate |
| InChIKey | DCXXKSXLKWAZNO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
acetic acid myrcenyl ester; acetic acid, 2-methyl-6-methylene-7-octen-2-yl ester; 2-acetoxy-2-methyl-6-methylene-7-octene; neo bergamate forte (Azelis); bergamyl acetate; 2-methyl-6-methylene-7-octen-2-ol acetate; 2-methyl-6-methylene-7-octen-2-yl acetate; (2-methyl-6-methylideneoct-7-en-2-yl) acetate; 3-methylene-7-methyl-1-octen-7-yl acetate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 256.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 82.22 °C |
| Density | 0.90400 |
| Refractive Index | 1.45600 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.015000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.360 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 7.023 mg/L @ 25 C (est); alcoholic lotion |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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