Aroma Chemical Compendium

Nopyl Acetate

TIC Code No. C014031


Chemical Name 2-(6,6-Dimethyl-bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene-2-yl) ethyl acetate
C13H20O2
Synonym
CAS No. 128-51-8 M.W. 208.30

Odor Description
Sweet, woody-fruity odor of moderate tenacity.

Occurrence in Nature
Not found in nature.

Application Information
Used mainly in citrus, orange-flower, and fougeres. Widely used in household fragrances.

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 > 2 Days
Alcoholic Fine Fragrances Good Diffusivity Diffusive
Toiletry Applications Good    
Antiperspirants Good    

Typical Physical Properties
Sp. Gr. (15/15) 0.9790-0.9870 Flash Point oC 95.5 CC
[α]20D -25o to -35o
GC MIN 98% as Nopyl acetate
Appearance Colorless liquid
CLogP 4.190

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