Dihydrolinalool
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 18479-51-1
A crisp light floral note close to linalool with a soft woody citrus character. It carries a slightly metallic edge and adds a fresh transparent lift to florals.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 3 | Woody |
| Odor Impact1 | 100 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 12 h |
| Tenacity2 | 12 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 18479-51-1 |
| INCI Name | 1,2-dihydrolinalool |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H20O |
| Mol. Weight | 156.26 |
| IUPAC Name | 3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-3-ol |
| InChIKey | JRTBBCBDKSRRCY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-3-ol, 1,2- dihydrolinalool, 3,7- dimethyl oct-6-en-3-ol, 3,7- dimethyl-6-octen-3-ol, 3,7- dimethyloct-6-en-3-ol, Berje, Dihydro Linalool, Moellhausen, Penta, 1,2-dihydrolinalool, 3,7-dimethyl oct-6-en-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-3-ol, 6-octen-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 191.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 81.11 °C |
| Density | 0.85700 |
| Refractive Index | 1.45200 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.019000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 228.1 mg/L @ 25 C (est); more than the linalool |
| Appearance | Dry Powder; Liquid; Liquid |
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