Methyl Dioxolan

FRUITY • APPLE • JASMINE • MELON • FRUITY
Less than 50% • Not Assessed

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CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

Ethyl 2-(2-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)acetate
Molecular Formula: C8H14O4

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SYNONYM

Ethyl 2-methyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-acetate

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Most often incorporated into fruity-floral creations for soaps, detergents and toiletries.
Gives a fragrance body and tenacity.

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OCCURENCE IN NATURE

Not found in nature.

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STABILITY

Fine Fragrance: - Good
Fabric Softener (pH3): Good
Antiperspirants (pH3.5): Poor
Toiletry Applications (pH6): Good
Liquid Detergent (pH9): Fair
Soap (pH10): Fair
Powder Detergent (pH11): Poor
Bleach (pH14): Poor

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SUBSTANTIVITY

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

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TENACITY ON BLOTTER

Hours: >12
Days: 00
Weeks: 00

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BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY

Diffusive

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TYPICAL USE LEVEL

<20%

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TECHNICAL DATA

Flash Point°C: 92ºC
GC: 99% min. as Methyl Dioxolan
CAS No.: 6413-10-1
FEMA / GRAS No.: 4477
CLogP: 1.30
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Molecular Weight: 174.20
Vapor Pressure: 18.10 Pa at 25ºC