Valencene
Naturelle - Synthétique
Aldehydes > Green
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Other names :
4a,5-dimethyl-3-prop-1-en-2-yl-2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-naphthalene ; 4alpha,10alpha- dimethyl-6beta-isopropyl-delta1,9-octalin ; 5,6-dimethyl-8-(1-methylvinyl)bicyclo[4.4.0]dec-1-ene ; Eremophila-1(10),11-diene ; Octahydrodimethyl methyl vinyl naphthalene
Volatility :
Head
Uses in perfumery :
Valencene is used for aldehydic and citrus notes in small quantities.
Natural availability :
Valencene in its natural state can be extracted from Clary Sage Absolute (up to 3%) or Sweet Orange EO.
Year of discovery :
Data not available.
Other comments :
Valencene is the only terpene with a powerful aldehydic note.
Price Range :
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Stability :
Terpenes tend to polymerize by oxydation.
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- Molecular formula :
- C15H24
- Molecular Weight :
- 204,36 g/mol
- Density :
- 0,92
- Flash Point :
- 100°C
- Fusion Point :
- Donnée indisponible.
- Appearance :
- Colorless liquid
- Log P :
- 6,7
- Boiling Point :
- 274°C
- Detection Threshold :
- Donnée indisponible.
Synthesis route :
Valencene is more often synthesized biochemically using enzymes produced by fungi. The enzyme is called valencene synthase and the most used mushroom is the Schizophyllum commune.
Synthesis precursor :
Valencene is a precursor to the synthesis of Nootkatone by oxidation.
Isomerism :
Caryophyllene, another sesquiterpene, is an isomer of Valencene. Its smell is less aldehydic and more spicy, close to Black Pepper EO.
- EINECS number :
- 225-047-6
- FEMA number :
- 3443
- JECFA number :
- 1337
- FLAVIS number :
- 01.017
- 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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