A protected acetal derivative of crotonaldehyde, giving a mild green-fruity character with waxy and lightly aldehydic nuances. Softer and more stable than free crotonaldehyde, contributing subtle fresh top-heart lift without the harsh pungency of the parent aldehyde.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 310.
Colorless liquid.
Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
Soft, floral-green, almost herbaceous-green odor, not unlike the lower carbinols but overall sharper, lighter, fresher.
Has been suggested for use in perfume compositions as a modifier in modern floral fragrance types.
Produced from Croton aldehyde and 2-Methyl-pentane-2,4-diol by condensation in presence of a catalyst.