Rhodinol Ex-natural
Aroma Chemical CAS 6812-78-8
A fresh natural rose note with a soft fruity character and a tonic minty lift. Refined from geranium oil, it brings a clean rosy radiance to floral accords.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Rose |
| Descriptor 3 | Geranium |
| Odor Impact1 | 100 |
| Tenacity2 | 208 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 6812-78-8 |
| INCI Name | Rhodinol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H20O |
| Mol. Weight | 156.26 |
| IUPAC Name | (3S)-3,7-dimethyloct-7-en-1-ol |
| InChIKey | JGQFVRIQXUFPAH-JTQLQIEISA-N |
Synonyms
(-)-alpha-citronellol; (S)-3,7-dimethyl-7-octen-1-ol; (S3)-3,7-dimethyl-7-octen-1-ol; (3S)-3,7-dimethyloct-7-en-1-ol; (-)- rhodinol; (S)-a-citronellol; S-(-)-3,7-dimethyl-7-octen-1-ol; (S)-3,7-dimethyl-7-octenol; 7-octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (3S)-; 7-octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (S)-; rhodinol ex geranium china; rhodinol flavor type natural; rhodinol natural; Rhodinol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 222.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 82.22 °C |
| Density | 0.86 |
| Refractive Index | 1.463 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.020000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.5 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in glycerol, water; soluble in most fixed oils, propylene glycol |
| Appearance | Colourless liquid; pronounced rose-like aroma |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 2.2 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.67 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 13 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 12 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 3.2 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 3.2 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 3.2 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 3.2 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 7.3 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 25 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 25 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 1.3 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 24 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 87 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 87 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 48 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 48 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
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