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PHENYLACETALDEHYDE-2,4-DIHYDROXY-4-METHYLPENTANE ACETAL

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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

Usage guidance

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Compatibility tags
greenrose
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
sweet
Note tendency
Middle
Descriptors
greensweetwarmearthy

A protected form of phenylacetaldehyde — softer and more stable than the free aldehyde. Delivers a green-floral hyacinth character with honeyed, rosy nuances, releasing phenylacetaldehyde slowly for a cleaner, less harsh floral effect.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
5 / 10
Tenacity
5 / 10
Volatility
5 / 10
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chemicals · No. 2483

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 1082.

tenacity · moderate
sweetgreenearthy
MW
220.31
BP
242°C
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Appearance

Colorless oily liquid.

Solubility

Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Odor

Sweet-green, warm-earthy odor of moderate tenacity.

Uses in perfumery

The title acetal finds use in perfume compositions in combination with Oakmoss and Vetiver, with Lavender and Rose materials, etc. or in special 'green' bases, specialties, etc.

Production

Produced from Trimethyl-trimethyleneglycol (4-Methylpentane-2,4-diol) plus Phenylacetaldehyde by condensation.

Identity
Aliases · 2
2-Benzyl-4,4,6-trimethyl-meta-dioxan4,4,6-Trimethyl-2-benzyl-1,3-dioxan
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).