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Trans-Nerolidol

Aroma Chemical CAS 40716-66-3

A soft floral note with a green character and a soft citrus woody facet. Waxy and natural, it adds a floral lift to compositions.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Floral
Descriptor 2 Rose
Descriptor 3 Woody
Impact Level Low

Identification

CAS Number40716-66-3
INCI NameTrans-trimethyldodecatrien-3-ol
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC15H26O
Mol. Weight222.37
IUPAC Name(6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-1,6,10-trien-3-ol
InChIKeyFQTLCLSUCSAZDY-SDNWHVSQSA-N

Synonyms

(6E)-nerolidol, nerolidol (E), nerolidol trans-form, (±)-trans-nerolidol, 1,6,10-dodecatrien-3-ol, 3,7,11-trimethyl-, (6E)-, 1,6,10-dodecatrien-3-ol, 3,7,11-trimethyl-, (E)-, trans-3,7,11-trimethyl dodeca-1,6,10-trien-3-ol, trans-trimethyl dodecatrien-3-ol, (6E)-3,7,11-trimethyl-1,6,10-dodecatrien-3-ol, (E)-3,7,11-trimethyl-1,6,10-dodecatrien-3-ol, trans-3,7,11-trimethyl-1,6,10-dodecatrien-3-ol, (E)-3,7,11-trimethyl-dodeca-1,6,10-trien-3-ol, (6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-1,6,10-trien-3-ol, (E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-1,6,10-trien-3-ol

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 276.5 °C
Flash Pointe 96.11 °C
Density 0.87600
Refractive Index 1.47900
Vapor Pressure 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP 5.316
Solubility alcohol; water, 1.532 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only.
Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid

e Estimated from a closely related isomer of the same molecule. Actual values vary by supplier, grade and quality.

Regulatory status

IFRA maximum concentrations

CategoryUseLimit in the finished product
Category 1 Lip products, toys 0.092 %
Category 2 Deodorants, antiperspirants 0.027 %
Category 3 Eye products 0.55 %
Category 4 Fine fragrance 0.52 %
Category 5A Body lotion 0.13 %
Category 5B Face cream 0.13 %
Category 5C Hand cream 0.13 %
Category 5D Baby creams, oils 0.043 %
Category 6 Oral care, mouthwash 0.30 %
Category 7A Rinse-off hair products 0.52 %
Category 7B Leave-on hair products 0.52 %
Category 8 Intimate and baby wipes 0.043 %
Category 9 Soap, shampoo, rinse-off 1.0 %
Category 10A Household care, hand contact 0.17 %
Category 10B Aerosol air fresheners 1.2 %
Category 11A Intended skin contact 0.043 %
Category 11B Minimal skin contact 0.043 %
Category 12 No skin contact, candles 100 %
IFRA Amendment52
Restriction TypeRestriction
Critical EffectDermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity

All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.

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