Methyl Laitone®
Synthétique
Fruity > Lactonic > Coconut > Coumarinic > Milky
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Other names :
Methyl laitone ; Laitonut ; 8-methyl-1-oxaspiro(4.5)decan-2-one
Volatility :
Base
Uses in perfumery :
Methyl Laitone® brings a creamy, fruity and voluminous aspect to numerous accords. Used in white flower accords to bring a cosmetic effect, and in fruity peach or osmanthus notes. Brings a milky aspect to sandalwood accords, and gets on well with coumarin notes.
Natural availability :
Methyl Laitone® is not found in nature. It is note possible to extract it from a natural product.
Year of discovery :
Data not available.
Other comments :
As it is very powerful, Methyl Laitone® is generally used in low quantity. It also is diluted in Dipropylene Glycol or Triethyl Citrate to get solubilized before usage.
Good synergy with Nectaryl®, in 50/50 propotions (peach cheesecake) ; with Dupical in 60/40 proportions (imaginary tonka flower) ; with Paradisamide® in 80/20 proportions (tropical fruits) ; with Kephalis® in 80/20 proportions (milky and minty incense).
Good synergy with Nectaryl®, in 50/50 propotions (peach cheesecake) ; with Dupical in 60/40 proportions (imaginary tonka flower) ; with Paradisamide® in 80/20 proportions (tropical fruits) ; with Kephalis® in 80/20 proportions (milky and minty incense).
Price Range :
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Stability :
Stable in the major part of functional bases, except very acidic (detergent) and very alkaline bases (liquid bleach).
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- Molecular formula :
- C10H16O2
- Molecular Weight :
- 168,24 g/mol
- Density :
- 1,02
- Flash Point :
- >93°C
- Fusion Point :
- Donnée indisponible.
- Appearance :
- White solid
- Log P :
- Donnée indisponible,
- Boiling Point :
- Donnée indisponible.
- Detection Threshold :
- Donnée indisponible.
Synthesis route :
Synthesis of Methyl Laitone® can be carried out in one step by reacting acrylic acid with a large excess of para-methyl cyclohexanol (5 to 10 times more), in the presence of a catalytic amount of a free radical initiator as di-tertbutylperoxide, to a high temperature (145-155°C) to initiate the reaction.
Synthesis precursor :
Methyl Laitone® is not a precursor for the synthesis of another compound of olfactive interest.
Isomerism :
Methyl Laitone® is a constitutional isomer of Jasmolactone®. These two molecules have lactone groups, giving a lactonic facet, but Methyl Laitone® is more reminiscent of coconut milk, as Jasmolactone® is of peach and jasmine.
- EINECS number :
- 303-602-4
- FEMA number :
- Donnée indisponible.
- JECFA number :
- Donnée indisponible.
- FLAVIS number :
- Donnée indisponible.
- Allergens :
- This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is not restricted
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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