Aroma Chemical Compendium

Hinokitiol Crystals

TIC Code No. C126975


Chemical Name 2-Hydroxy-4-isopropyl-2,4,6-cycloheptatrien-1-one
C10H12O2
Synonym beta-Thujaplicin
CAS No. 499-44-5 M.W. 164.20

Odor Description
Phenol-like and woody odor

Occurrence in Nature
Found in Hiba oil and American cedarwood oil.

Application Information
Can give woody-mossy character in fragrances. Has antibacterial and preservative properties that are useful in drug and cosmetic applications.

Typical Use Level: < 0.1%

Stability Substantivity
Hypochlorite Bleach Poor Skin
Perborate Powder Detergent Fair Dry Fabric
Liquid Detergent Good Wet Fabric
Concentrated Fabric Softeners Fair Hair
Soaps Good Tenacity on Blotter > 48 Hours
Alcoholic Fine Fragrances Good Diffusivity Poorly diffusive
Toiletry Applications Fair    
Antiperspirants Fair    

Typical Physical Properties
Sp. Gr. Flash Point oC 170 CC
[α]20D
GC MIN 98% as Hinokitiol
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow crystals
CLogP 1.902

FEMA/GRAS No.