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Orivone

Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 16587-71-6

Dry, woody orris with an earthy, nutty character and a soft powdery facet. It builds orris root and dry wood accords and adds a refined powderiness.

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Odor profile

Note Heart Note
Descriptor 1 Woody
Descriptor 2 Orris
Descriptor 3 Camphoraceous
Odor Impact1 300
Tenacity1 38 h
Tenacity2 328 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 Number16587-71-6
INCI NameIsopentylcyclohexanone
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC11H20O
Mol. Weight168.28
IUPAC Name4-(2-methylbutan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-one
InChIKeyDCSKAMGZSIRJAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

4-T-amylcyclohexanone, 4-tert.Amylcyclohexanone, 4-(tert. Pentyl)cyclohexanone, Cyclohexanone, 4-(1,1-dimethylpropyl), Irivone, Orivone Orivone, Irinone, Daramin, para tertiary Amyl cyclohexanone, 4-tert-amyl cyclohexanone, 4-tert-amylcyclohexanone, cyclohexanone, 4-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)-, cyclohexanone, 4-tert-pentyl-, 4-(1,1-dimethyl propyl) cyclohexanone, 4-(1,1-dimethyl-propyl)-cyclohexanone, 4-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)cyclohexan-1-one, 4-(1,1-dimethylpropyl)cyclohexanone, 4-(2-methylbutan-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-one, 4-(2-methylbutan-2-yl)cyclohexanone, 4-(2-(2-methylbutyl))cyclohexanone, orivone (IFF), orris hexanone, 4-tert-pentyl cyclohexanone, 4-tert-pentylcyclohexanone

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 124.00 °C
Flash Point 94 °C
Density 0.91800
Refractive Index 1.46600
Vapor Pressure 0.065000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP 2.9
Solubility alcohol; water, 78.72 mg/L @ 25 C (est); acid cleaner
Appearance colorless clear liquid

Regulatory status

IFRA maximum concentrations

CategoryUseLimit in the finished product
Category 1 Lip products, toys 0.027 %
Category 2 Deodorants, antiperspirants 0.0080 %
Category 3 Eye products 0.16 %
Category 4 Fine fragrance 0.15 %
Category 5A Body lotion 0.038 %
Category 5B Face cream 0.038 %
Category 5C Hand cream 0.038 %
Category 5D Baby creams, oils 0.013 %
Category 6 Oral care, mouthwash 0.061 %
Category 7A Rinse-off hair products 0.24 %
Category 7B Leave-on hair products 0.24 %
Category 8 Intimate and baby wipes 0.013 %
Category 9 Soap, shampoo, rinse-off 0.29 %
Category 10A Household care, hand contact 0.061 %
Category 10B Aerosol air fresheners 1.1 %
Category 11A Intended skin contact 0.013 %
Category 11B Minimal skin contact 0.013 %
Category 12 No skin contact, candles 61 %
IFRA Amendment51
Restriction TypeRestriction
Critical EffectDermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity

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