l-Laurinal

FLORAL • MUGUET • GREEN • SWEET • FLORAL
100% • Readily • ISO 16128 • Nature Identical

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CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

(S)-7-Hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanal
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O₂

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SYNONYM

l-Hydroxycitronellal

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Used in nearly all floral accords — especially in muguet and lilac compositions.

OCCURRENCE IN NATURE

A volatile constituent of large cardamom (Amomum subulatum Roxb.).

STABILITY

Fine Fragrance: Good
Fabric Softener (pH 3): Good
Antiperspirants (pH 3.5): Fair
Toiletry Applications (pH 6): Fair
Liquid Detergent (pH 9): Fair
Soap (pH 10): Poor
Powder Detergent (pH 11): Poor
Bleach (pH 14): Poor

SUBSTANTIVITY

Skin: Poor
Dry Fabric: Poor
Wet Fabric: Poor
Hair: Poor

TENACITY ON BLOTTER

Hours: > 24
Days: 00
Weeks: 00

BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY

Very diffusive

TYPICAL USE LEVEL

< 5 %

TECHNICAL DATA

Flash Point (°C): 126 °C
GC Purity: 98 % min as Hydroxycitronellal
CAS No.: 107-75-5 / 34212-53-8
FEMA / GRAS No.: 2583
CLogP: 2.11
Optical Rotation: –13.2° to –11.8°
Appearance: Colorless clear liquid
Molecular Weight: 172.27
Vapor Pressure: 0.77 Pa at 25 °C