Trifernal
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 16251-77-7
A powerful green note with a crushed foliage character and a soft hyacinth facet. Diffusive and natural, it brings a bitter green freshness to floral and green accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Green |
| Descriptor 2 | Pungent |
| Descriptor 3 | Foliage |
| Tenacity2 | 400 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 16251-77-7 |
| INCI Name | 3-phenylbutyraldehyde |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H12O |
| Mol. Weight | 148.20 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-phenylbutanal |
| InChIKey | MYHGOWDLVRDUFA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
3-Phenylbutanal, 3-Phenylbutyraldehyde, Benzenepropanal, beta-methyl-, 1B5mvx2xga, 3-phenyl-butyraldehyde, 3-Methyl-3-phenylpropanal, hyacinth butanal, 3-Phenylbutanal #, 3-phenylbutylaldehyde, 3- phenylbutyraldehyde, |A-methyl-, butyraldehyde, 3-phenyl-, 3-phenyl butanal, 3-phenyl butyraldehyde, 3-phenyl-mutanal, ±-3-phenylbutyraldehyde, trifernal (Firmenich)
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 70 °C @ 1 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 76.67 °C |
| Density | 0.98000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.50500 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.206000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.9 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 623.9 mg/L @ 25 C (est); APC: traces - 0.5% |
| Appearance | Liquid; CBI |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.17 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.069 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.023 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.44 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.24 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.023 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.034 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.0076 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.011 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.023 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.023 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.0076 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.080 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.080 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 0.36 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.0076 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.0076 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | 9.6 % |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
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