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ETHYLCITRONELLOL

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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

Usage guidance

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Compatibility tags
rosemuguetfloralcolognefougere
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
fruity
Note tendency
Middle
Descriptors
floralfruityoilywaxy

A soft, rosy-floral alcohol reminiscent of citronellol but rounder, cleaner and less sharp. Has a fresh, slightly citrus-lemony facet fading into a mild, waxy rose-petal character with better tenacity than citronellol itself.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
4 / 10
Tenacity
5 / 10
Volatility
5 / 10
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chemicals · No. 1192

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 486.

power · weak
mildrosyfruity
Appearance

Colorless oily liquid.

Solubility

Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Odor

Mild-rosy, but not distinctly floral odor, weaker than that of Citronellol, more oily-waxy and fruity.

Uses in perfumery

In view of the character and lack of power of this item, there is little chance that it will ever become an important perfume material.

Identity
Aliases · 3
3,7-Dimethyl-6-nonen-1-olEthyl geraniolHomocitroneliol
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