Phellandrene

CITRUS • LIME • PEPPER • JUNIPER • CITRUS
100% • Inherently • ISO 16128 • Nature Identical

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CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

(R)-5-Isopropyl-2-methylcyclohexa-1,3-diene
Molecular Formula: C10H16

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SYNONYM

(-)-(R)-α-Phellandrene

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Used in citrus, spicy and geranium accords.

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OCCURENCE IN NATURE

Found as main constituent in oils of Ridolfia segetum, Elemi,
and as minor constituent in oils such as eucalyptus, melaleuca, fennel and ginger.

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STABILITY

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

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SUBSTANTIVITY

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

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TENACITY ON BLOTTER

Hours: >2
Days: 00
Weeks: 00

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BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY

Diffusive

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TYPICAL USE LEVEL

1%–5%

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TECHNICAL DATA

Flash Point°C: 53ºC
GC: 85% min. as Phellandrene alpha
CAS No.: 99-83-2
FEMA / GRAS No.: 2856
CLogP: 4.62
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Molecular Weight: 136.24
Vapor Pressure: 255.00 Pa at 25ºC