Identification

Nametetrahydromyrcenyl acetate
IUPAC2,6-dimethyloctan-2-yl acetate
CAS Number68480-08-0
EINECS270-884-2
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC12 H24 O2
Molecular Weight200.32168000
Nikkaji NumberJ326.635D

Regulatory

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay 98.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.85800 to 0.86700 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.139 to 7.214
Refractive Index 1.41000 to 1.43200 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 211.00 to 212.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Acid Value 2.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.180000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Vapor Density >1 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point 184.00 °F. TCC ( 84.44 °C. )
logP (o/w) 4.451 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description at 100.00 %.
Odor sample from Millennium Chemicals

Safety Information

European informationMost important hazard(s):
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 tetrahydromyrcenyl acetate usage levels up to9.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Recommendation for tetrahydromyrcenyl acetate flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

FR bouquet FR citrus FR herbal FR lavender FR moss FR petitgrain FR woody

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

2,6- dimethyl-2-octanol acetate 2,6- dimethyl-2-octanol, acetate 2,6- dimethyl-2-octyl acetate 2,6- dimethyloctan-2-yl acetate 2- octanol, 2,6-dimethyl-, acetate tetrahydroocimenyl acetate Try the PubMed Search.