Aroma Chemical Compendium

Dihydromyrcenol

TIC Code No. C004023


Chemical Name 2,6-Dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol
C10H20O
Synonym 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octen-7-ol
CAS No. 18479-58-8 M.W. 156.27

Odor Description
Citrusy-floral and sweet odor

Occurrence in Nature
Not found in nature.

Application Information
Can be used in all product types and at very high levels. From toiletries to all-purpose cleaners/detergents, and also fine fragrances.

Typical Use Level: Up to 40%

Stability Substantivity
Hypochlorite Bleach Fair Skin Fair
Perborate Powder Detergent Good Dry Fabric Fair
Liquid Detergent Good Wet Fabric Good
Concentrated Fabric Softeners Good Hair Good
Soaps Good Tenacity on Blotter > 12 Hours
Alcoholic Fine Fragrances Good Diffusivity Diffusive
Toiletry Applications Good    
Antiperspirants Good    

Typical Physical Properties
Sp. Gr. (15/15) 0.8350-0.8400 Flash Point oC 80 CC
[α]20D
GC MIN 98% as Dihydromyrcenol
Appearance Colorless liquid
CLogP 3.033

FEMA/GRAS No.