Piperitone 95

HERBAL • MINTY • CAMPHOROUS • FRESH • HERBAL
100% • Not Assessed • ISO 16128 • Nature Identical

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CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

6-Isopropyl-3-methylcyclohex-2-enone
Molecular Formula: C10H16O

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Used in minty flavors and fragrances.

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OCCURENCE IN NATURE

Major constituent in oils of Eucalyptus dives Schauer,
and minor constituent in oils of Japanese mint and various Eucalyptus species.

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STABILITY

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

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SUBSTANTIVITY

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

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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

0.1%–10%

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TECHNICAL DATA

Flash Point°C: 98ºC
GC: 95% min. as Piperitone
CAS No.: 89-81-6
CLogP: 3.07
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Molecular Weight: 152.24
Vapor Pressure: 13.80 Pa at 25ºC