1,1-Diethoxyhexane
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 3658-93-3
A fruity note with a cognac and pear character and a soft floral hyacinth facet. Natural and winey, it adds an apple fruity lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Hyacinth |
| Descriptor 3 | Pear |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 4 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 3658-93-3 |
| INCI Name | Hexanal diethyl acetal |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H22O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 174.28 |
| IUPAC Name | 1,1-diethoxyhexane |
| InChIKey | WNHOMUCDFNTSEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
aldehyde C-6 diethyl acetal, hexaldehyde diethyl acetal, hexanal-diethylacetal, hexanal, diethyl acetal, hexane, 1,1-diethoxy-
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 188.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 39.44 °C |
| Density | 0.82700 |
| Refractive Index | 1.40200 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.804000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.060 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 115.3 mg/L @ 25 C (est); alkalis |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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