Ocimenyl Acetate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 72214-23-4
A fresh herbal note with a citrus and lavender character and a soft bergamot facet. Floral and natural, it adds a cologne lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Fresh |
| Descriptor 3 | Citrus |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 12 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 72214-23-4 |
| INCI Name | Ocimenyl acetate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H20O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 196.29 |
| IUPAC Name | [(5E)-2,6-dimethylocta-5,7-dien-2-yl] acetate |
| InChIKey | JAVBVYXSVDXAQK-CSKARUKUSA-N |
Synonyms
2,6-dimethyl-5,7-octadien-2-ol acetate, 2,6-dimethyl-5,7-octadien-2-yl acetate, [(5E)-2,6-dimethylocta-5,7-dien-2-yl] acetate, ocimen-1-yl acetate, 5,7-octadien-2-ol, 2,6-dimethyl-, 1,1,5-trimethyl hepta-4,6-dienyl acetate, 1,1,5-trimethylhepta-4,6-dienyl acetate, acetate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 220.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 91.67 °C |
| Density | 0.90700 |
| Refractive Index | 1.46500 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.114000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.685 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 8.197 mg/L @ 25 C (est); alcoholic lotion |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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