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2-Phenylhexanenitrile

Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 3508-98-3

A floral note with an orchid and narcissus character and a soft balsamic facet. Styrax and natural, it adds a green floralcy to compositions.

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Odor profile

Note Heart Note
Descriptor 1 Herbal
Descriptor 2 Balsamic
Descriptor 3 Green
Impact Level Medium
Tenacity2 112 h

2 Source: The Good Scents Company

Identification

CAS Number3508-98-3
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC12H15N
Mol. Weight173.25
IUPAC Name2-phenylhexanenitrile
InChIKeyOTERUZJEJFMEEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

benzeneacetonitrile, a-butyl-, alpha-butyl benzene acetonitrile, a-butylbenzeneacetonitrile, 2-phenyl hexane nitrile, salicynalva (IFF)

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 272.00 °C
Vapor Pressure 0.006000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP 3.510
Solubility alcohol; water, 36.25 mg/L @ 25 C (est); alcoholic lotion
Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid

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