l-Dihydro Citronellol

FLORAL • ROSY • WAXY • CITRUS • FLORAL
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CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

(S)-3,7-Dimethyloctan-1-ol
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₂₂O

 

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Used in rose, white-floral, and citrus perfume applications.
Gives a clear, fresh, and natural rosy note to fragrances.

 

OCCURRENCE IN NATURE

Found in Juniperus phoenicea extracts, wild-onion trees,
Achyrocline satureioides essential oils, and tomato juice.

 

STABILITY

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

 

SUBSTANTIVITY

Skin: Good
Dry Fabric: Fair
Wet Fabric: Good
Hair: Good

 

TENACITY ON BLOTTER

Hours: > 24
Days: 00
Weeks: 00

 

BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY

Very diffusive

 

TYPICAL USE LEVEL

0.5 – 10 %

 

TECHNICAL DATA

Flash Point (°C): 112 °C
GC Purity: 98 % min as Dihydro Citronellol
CAS No.: 68680-98-8 / 106-21-8
FEMA / GRAS No.: 2391
CLogP: 3.64
Optical Rotation: –4.8° to –3.8°
Appearance: Colorless clear liquid
Molecular Weight: 158.29
Vapor Pressure: 4.74 Pa at 25 °C