Myrcene P&F T500

FLORAL • ROSE • BALSAMIC • ROOTY

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CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

7-Methyl-3-methyleneocta-1,6-diene
Molecular Formula: C10H16

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SYNONYM

7-Methyl-3-methyleneocta-1,6-diene

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Used in citrus and spicy accords, mainly in household products.
Can give a fresh note.

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OCCURENCE IN NATURE

Found in oil of hops, verbena oil, galbanum oil, Formosan and West Indian lemongrass oil.

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STABILITY

Fine Fragrance: – Good
Fabric Softener (pH3): Fair
Antiperspirants (pH3.5): Fair
Toiletry Applications (pH6): Fair
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: Poor
Hair: Poor

TENACITY ON BLOTTER

Hours: >01
Days: 00
Weeks: 00

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BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY

Very diffusive

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TYPICAL USE LEVEL

1% – 5%

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TECHNICAL DATA

Flash Point°C: 49ºC
GC: 85% min. as Myrcene
CAS No.: 123-35-3
FEMA / GRAS No.: 2762
CLogP: 4.88
Optical Rotation: –
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Molecular Weight: 136.24
Vapor Pressure: 320 Pa at 25ºC