TICSA
Code No. |
C134569 |
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| Chemical Name |
3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal |
C10H16O |
| Synonym |
Neral and Geranial |
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| CAS No. |
5392-40-5 M.W. |
152.24 |
| Odour Description |
Strong, lemon-like |
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| Occurrence in Nature |
Main constituent of
oils of lemongrass and Litsea cubeba. Characteristic constituent
of oils of lemon and lime. |
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| Application Information |
Widely used in many
types of accords, mainly in citrus fragrances. Gives freshness and
lift. |
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| Typical Use Level |
Up to 5% |
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Stability |
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Substantivity |
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| Hypochlorite Bleach |
Poor |
Skin |
Poor |
| Perborate Powder Detergent |
Poor |
Dry Fabric |
Poor |
| Liquid Detergent |
Good |
Wet Fabric |
Fair |
| Concentrated Fabric Softeners |
Good |
Hair |
Fair |
| Soaps |
Fair |
Tenacity on Blotter |
> 24 Hours |
| Alcoholic Fine Fragrances |
Good |
Diffusivity |
Very Diffusive |
| Toiletry Applications |
Fair |
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| Antiperspirants |
Poor |
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| Typical Physical Properties |
Sp.
Gr. (15/15) |
0.8890-0.8940 |
Flash Point oC |
101 CC |
| [a]20D |
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| GC MIN |
94% as Neral + Geranial |
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| Appearance |
Yellow liquid |
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| CLogP |
2.95 |
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| FEMA / GRAS No. |
2303 |
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