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DIMETHYL BENZYL CARBINYL FORMATE

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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

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Compatibility tags
white-floralgreenfruitycolognechypre
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
herbal
Note tendency
Middle
Descriptors
green

A fresh, green-floral note reminiscent of dimethyl benzyl carbinyl acetate but drier and more herbaceous. Opens with a crisp, slightly fruity green facet suggesting galbanum-like leafy freshness, settling into a soft petally floralcy with a mild peach-skin undertone.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
5 / 10
Tenacity
4 / 10
Volatility
7 / 10
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chemicals · No. 994

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 407.

G.R.A.S.FEMA 2395
Herbaceousgreenpungentfloral
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178.23
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Appearance

Colorless liquid, almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Solubility

Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Odor

Dry, herbaceous-green, Narcissus-Lily-Jasmin type of odor. Rather pungent in its green notes, but not unpleasant.

Flavor

Traces of this chemical are used in various types of Spice flavor compositions, where its warm-herbaceous flavor can give quite unique effects.

Uses in perfumery

This chemical is used mainly by a few producers in perfume compositions of the named types, also in Hyacinth, Ambre, etc.

Production

Produced directly from D.M.B.C. and Formic acid, usually with the aid of Acetic anhydride.

Identity
Aliases · 1
alpha-alpha-Dimethyl phenylethyl formate
Compliance note. Restriction data is sourced directly from IFRA publications and preserved with its document excerpt. Perfume Foundry is a compliance-support tool — not a substitute for a qualified safety assessor (CPSR / PIF).