Phenylacetaldehyde Ethylene Glycol Acetal
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 101-49-5
A green note with a honey character and a soft hyacinth facet. Waxy and natural, it adds a sweet floral lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Green |
| Descriptor 2 | Floral |
| Descriptor 3 | Hyacinth |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 72 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 101-49-5 |
| INCI Name | Phenylacetaldehyde ethyleneglycol cyclic acetal |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H12O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 164.20 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-benzyl-1,3-dioxolane |
| InChIKey | SSZACLYPEFCREM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
2-benzyl dioxolane, 2-benzyl-1,3-dioxolane, p-cresol, a-phenyl-, 1,3-dioxolane, 2-(phenylmethyl)-, 1,3-dioxolane, 2-benzyl-, p-hydroxydiphenyl methane, phenyl acetaldehyde EGA, phenyl acetaldehyde ethylene acetal, phenyl acetaldehyde ethylene glycol acetal, phenyl acetaldehyde ethylene glycol cyclic acetal, phenyl acetaldehyde glycol acetal, 2-( phenyl methyl)-1,3-dioxolane, phenylacetaldehyde ethylene acetal, phenylacetaldehyde ethyleneglycol acetal, phenylacetaldehyde glycol acetal, 2-( phenylmethyl)-1,3-dioxolane
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 115 °C @ 12 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 107.78 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.047000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.588 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 1834 mg/L @ 25 C (est); alkalis |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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