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ALPHA-METHYLENE CITRONELLAL

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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

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Compatibility tags
muguetwhite-floralfougerecolognegreen-floral
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
citrus
Note tendency
Base
Descriptors
herbaceouscitrusysweet

A fresh green-floral aroma chemical in the hydroxycitronellal/lily-of-the-valley family, with a bright citronella-like lift and clean muguet character. Over time it softens into a slightly waxy, dewy floral facet with a mild lemony freshness.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
5 / 10
Tenacity
5 / 10
Volatility
6 / 10
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chemicals · No. 2009

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 859.

tenacity · moderate
citrusyherbaceoussweet
Appearance

Colorless oily liquid

Solubility

Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils

Odor

Sweet and refreshing, citrusy-herbaceous odor of moderate tenacity

Uses in perfumery

Suggested for use in perfume compositions for its powerful and refreshing, yet sweet effect which blends excellently with Bergamot notes

Identity
Aliases · 1
2-Methylene-3,7-dimethyl-6-octenal
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