Ocimenol
Aroma Chemical CAS 5986-38-9
A fresh citrus note with a lemon and lime character and a soft cologne facet. Sweet and natural, it adds a mace spice lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 3 | Sweet |
Identification
| CAS Number | 5986-38-9 |
| INCI Name | Ocimenol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H18O |
| Mol. Weight | 154.25 |
| IUPAC Name | (5E)-2,6-dimethylocta-5,7-dien-2-ol |
| InChIKey | IJFKZRMIRAVXRK-VQHVLOKHSA-N |
Synonyms
(5E)-2,6-dimethyl octa-5,7-dien-2-ol, 2,6-dimethyl-5,7-octadien-2-ol, (5E)-2,6-dimethylocta-5,7-dien-2-ol, 5,7-octadien-2-ol, 2,6-dimethyl-, 1,1,5-trimethyl-4,6-heptadienol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 228.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 89.44 °C |
| Density | 0.87100 |
| Refractive Index | 1.48000 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.012000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.811 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 304.5 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear oily liquid |
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