Methyl Pamplemousse®
Synthétique
Citrus > Zesty > Grapefruit > Sandalwood > Green
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Other names :
Grapefruit Acetal ; Amarocite® ; 6,6-dimethoxy-2,5,5-trimethylhex-2-ene ; 1,1-dimethox-2,2,5-trimethy-4-hexene ; 1,1-dimethoxy-2,2,5-trimethyl hex-4-ene ; 6,6-dimethoxy-2,5,5-trimethyl-2-hexene ; Methyl pomello ; Pamplerom ; Pomelocit
Volatility :
Head
Uses in perfumery :
Methyl Pamplemousse® is used in all types of perfumes, in eau fraiche and soaps especially (for its stability), for notes of grapefruit. Gives naturalness to a grapefruit accord. Used in fougere, chypre and fruity notes to boost the head. Brings modernity to citrus fruits.
Natural availability :
Methyl Pamplemousse® is not available in its natural state.
Year of discovery :
1983
Other comments :
Comparing it to other sandalwood notes as Bacdanol® and Sandalore®, Methyl Pamplemousse® has a fruity note before all, followed by a woody undernote.
Price Range :
€€
Stability :
Stable in perfumes and diverse functional bases, except acidic cleaners, antiperspirants and in very alkaline detergents.
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- Molecular formula :
- C11H22O2
- Molecular Weight :
- 186,29 g/mol
- Density :
- 0,877
- Flash Point :
- 75°C
- Fusion Point :
- Donnée indisponible.
- Appearance :
- Colorless liquid
- Log P :
- 4,3
- Boiling Point :
- 215°C
- Detection Threshold :
- Donnée indisponible.
Synthesis route :
Methyl Pamplemousse® is synthesized by an acetalization reaction between 2,2,5-trimethyl-4-hexenal (obtained from isobutyraldehyde and prenyl chloride) and methanol, in the presence of calcium chloride.
Synthesis precursor :
Methyl Pamplemousse® is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.
Isomerism :
Isononyl acetate is a constitutional isomer of Methyl Pamplemousse®. These two compounds do not have any olfactive similarities.
- EINECS number :
- 266-885-2
- 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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