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2-Hexyl Cyclopentanone

CAS
EC
Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
Note tendency
Base
Descriptors
greensweetfreshearthy
Intensity
Tenacity
Volatility
chemicals · No. 1658

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 644.

tenacity · moderatepower · strong
dryfloralgreenherbaceous
MW
BP
265°C
MP
Sp.Gr.
1.02
Refractive n
Rotation
Appearance

Colorless, somewhat viscous liquid.

Solubility

Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Odor

Green and sweet, yet fresh-earthy saplike or barklike odor with a trace of resemblance to Verbena (the non-lemony portion of Verbena odor).

Uses in perfumery

This ester has been suggested for use in perfume compositions, but its odor type is rather Strange, and its effects not sufficiently unusual, beautiful or powerful to warrant any further promotion of this material.

Production

By esterification of n-Heptanol with Phenylacetic acid under azeotropic conditions.

Identity
Aliases · 3
alpha-n-Hexyl cyclopentanonen-Heptyl-alpha-toluatePart of Dihydro-iso-jasmone
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