METHYL CYCLOGERANATE

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COMPOUND NAME 2-Cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, 2,6,6-trimethyl-, methyl ester
CAS# 0028043109
REACH# 012120097033600000
FEMA# 0000
Ultimately Biodegradable
70 - 100% Green Chemistry
Olfactive family
Floral
Fruity
Product type
Molecules
Technology
Chemical synthesis
Appearence
Liquid
Molecule
Olfactive description

METHYL CYCLOGERANATE is a floral, rose, fruity note that also brings an earthy, camphor and damascone like character to fragrances.

Perfumery usage

Mild intensity ingredient that can be used in most fragrances bringing rosy, fresh and fruity tonalities.

The Ester of DAMASCONE ALPHA.
Not a sensitizer and as such can be used as a substitute for Damascones.

METHYL CYCLOGERANATE is the Cyclogeranate corresponding to DAMASCONE ALPHA.

Process

Chemical synthesis corresponds to the construction of complex chemical compounds from simpler ones.
Our R&D follows the principles of Green chemistry whenever possible.

Did you know ?

Firmenich is recognized for its rose ketones which are now under the scope of IFRA limitation due to sensitizing effects.
Corresponding esters are not sensitizing and Firmenich has developed many patented synthetics in this range (Cyclo-geranates).

Stability & Performance
Recommended applications
Stability
Concentration AVG - MAX
Substantivity & Remarks
Fine Fragrance
0.00000567752 / 0.000567752 / 0.0027203
top and heart note
Shampoo
0.00000323633 / 0.000323633 / 0.00177049
wet: 3 / dry: 2 /
Shower Gel
0.00000593051 / 0.000593051 / 0.00444114
bloom: 3 /
Soap
0.00000705197 / 0.000705197 / 0.004694
foam: 3 / dry hand: 2 /
Detergent
0.00000334637 / 0.000334637 / 0.0014185
wet: 3 / dry: 1 /
Softener
0.00000978093 / 0.000978093 / 0.00539926
wet: 4 / dry: 1 /
APC
0.0000122978 / 0.00122978 / 0.00634818
Candle
0.00000812696 / 0.000812696 / 0.00520911
cold wax: 2 / burning: 2 /
    Technical attributes
    Tenacity
    3
    Flashpoint
    77 °C
    Vapor pressure
    0.0716 Pa at 20C
    Molecular weight
    183
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