| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
2,6-dimethyl-5,7-octadien-2-ol | [CAS]
5986-38-9 | [Synonyms]
2,6-Dimethylocta-5,7-dien-2-ol
2,6-dimethyl-5,7-octadien-2-ol
7-Octadien-2-ol, 2,6-dimethyl-5
(5E)-2,6-dimethylocta-5,7-dien-2-ol | [EINECS(EC#)]
227-806-7 | [Molecular Formula]
C10H18O | [MOL File]
5986-38-9.mol | [Molecular Weight]
154.25 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Boiling point ]
227.64°C (estimate) | [density ]
0.8756 (rough estimate) | [refractive index ]
1.4651 (estimate) | [solubility ]
Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. | [form ]
Colorless oily liquid. | [Odor]
at 100.00 %. fresh citrus lemon lime cologne sweet mace | [Odor Type]
citrus | [LogP]
2.811 (est) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
5,7-Octadien-2-ol, 2,6-dimethyl- (5986-38-9) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
2,6-dimethyl-5,7-octadien-2-ol gives much more interesting results in floral and green-floral fragrance types, Muguet, Lily, Narcisse, etc., and modern soap perfumes blending pleasantly with Lilial, Lyral, Cyclamal, Hydroxy - citronellal, etc. For the revived modern citrus-type cologne fragrance, this material offers new tonalities, freshness, and rich, cool notes that are unobtainable with natural citrus oils.
| [Production Methods]
2,6-dimethyl-5,7-octadien-2-ol is produced from Ocimene by hydration, e.g. by Bertram-Walbaum’s method (glacial Acetic acid and Sulfuric acid).
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