Aroma Chemical Compendium

Myrcetol

TIC Code No. C118561


Chemical Name Mixture
Synonym Dihydromyrcenol+Dihydromyrcenyl formate
CAS No. Mixture M.W.

Odor Description
Citrusy-floral and sweet odor.

Occurrence in Nature
Not found in nature.

Application Information
Used in colognes, shampoos, soaps, detergents, and floral-fresh types.

Typical Use Level: Up to 20%

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

Typical Physical Properties
Sp. Gr. (15/15) 0.8600-0.8680 Flash Point oC 82 CC
[α]20D
GC MIN 43-52% as Dihydromyrcenol and 52-43% as the formate
Appearance Colorless liquid
CLogP

FEMA/GRAS No.