Identification

Nametrimethyl cyclohexene
IUPAC1,2,3-trimethylcyclohexene
CAS Number68555-95-3
EINECS271-464-1
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC9 H16
Molecular Weight124.22652000
Nikkaji NumberJ11.592D

Regulatory

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.78500 to 0.79500 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 6.532 to 6.615
Refractive Index 1.43000 to 1.44500 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 32.00 °C. @ 30.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 8.215000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 60.00 °F. TCC ( 15.56 °C. )
logP (o/w) 4.249 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium ,
Substantivity 8 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol.
A strong lemon-lime topnote
Odor sample from Bedoukian Research, Inc.

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryfragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for trimethyl cyclohexene usage levels up to5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Recommendation for trimethyl cyclohexene flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

FR citrus FR herbal FR lemon FR lime FR orange

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

cyclohexene, 1,2,3-trimethyl- 1,2,3- trimethyl cyclohexene 1,2,3- trimethylcyclohexene Try the PubMed Search.