Dihydromyrcenol

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Dihydromyrcenol
Names
IUPAC name
2,6-Dimethyloct-7-en-2-ol
Identifiers
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ECHA InfoCard 100.038.497 Edit this at Wikidata
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C10H20O/c1-5-9(2)7-6-8-10(3,4)11/h5,9,11H,1,6-8H2,2-4H3
    Key: XSNQECSCDATQEL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • CC(CCCC(C)(C)O)C=C
Properties
C10H20O
Molar mass 156.269 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless viscous liquid[1]
Density 0.832 g/cm3 (20 °C)[1]
Boiling point 194–197 °C (381–387 °F; 467–470 K)[1]
0.939 g/L (20 °C)[1]
Hazards
Flash point 76 °C (169 °F; 349 K)[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Dihydromyrcenol is a synthetic organic compound used primarily as a fragrance ingredient. Despite its similarity to some natural compounds of the monoterpene class, such as myrcenol, it has not been reported to be found in nature.[2]

Dihydromyrcenol has the chemical formula C10H20O.[3] It is a colorless viscous liquid with a boiling point of 194–197 °C (381–387 °F).[1]

Odor and uses

Dihydromyrcenol is extensively used in the fragrance industry for its fresh lime and citrus-like odor.[2] Descriptions of its scent include citrus type,[4] lime-like citrusy-floral sweet with considerable tenacity,[2] fresh citrus-like with a lavender note,[5] fresh cool metallic lime citrus floral bergamot,[6] and lavender fragrance reminiscent of lemon.[7] Worldwide use exceeded 1000 metric tons per year as of 2004.[5]

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