Aroma Chemical Compendium

Kovanol ®

TIC Code No. C105039


Chemical Name 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde
C13H22O2
Synonym
CAS No. 31906-04-4 M.W. 210.31

Odor Description
Sweet and floral odor

Occurrence in Nature
Not found in nature.

Application Information
Used in floral fragrances, mainly muguet accords. Unique as a fine light flower tone that is extremely long lasting.

Typical Use Level: Up to 20%

Stability Substantivity
Hypochlorite Bleach Poor Skin Good
Perborate Powder Detergent Fair Dry Fabric Good
Liquid Detergent Good Wet Fabric Good
Concentrated Fabric Softeners Good Hair Good
Soaps Good Tenacity on Blotter > 1 Week
Alcoholic Fine Fragrances Good Diffusivity Diffusive
Toiletry Applications Good    
Antiperspirants Good    

Typical Physical Properties
Sp. Gr. (20/20) 0.987-1.001 Flash Point oC 156 CC
[α]20D
GC MIN 98%
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid
CLogP 2.150

FEMA/GRAS No.