Aroma Chemical Compendium

Nopol

TIC Code No. C014030


Chemical Name 6,6-Dimethyl-2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene
C11H18O
Synonym 6,6-Dimethyl-2-norpinene-2-ethanol
CAS No. 128-50-7 M.W. 166.27

Odor Description
Very mild, woody-camphoraceous odor.

Occurrence in Nature
Not found in nature.

Application Information
Used in fragrances and compositions. Gives a clean note for soaps and detergents.

Typical Use Level: Up to 10%

Stability Substantivity
Hypochlorite Bleach Poor Skin Fair
Perborate Powder Detergent Poor Dry Fabric Fair
Liquid Detergent Good Wet Fabric Fair
Concentrated Fabric Softeners Good Hair Fair
Soaps Good Tenacity on Blotter > 24 Hours
Alcoholic Fine Fragrances Good Diffusivity Fairly diffusive
Toiletry Applications Good    
Antiperspirants Good    

Typical Physical Properties
Sp. Gr. (15/15) 0.9650-0.9750 Flash Point oC 100 CC
[α]20D -33o to -39o
GC MIN 98% as Nopol
Appearance Colorless liquid
CLogP 3.244

FEMA/GRAS No.