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CAS number :

18479-58-8

EINECS number :

242-362-4

FEMA number :

Data not available.

JECFA number :

Data not available.

FLAVIS number :

02.144

Volatility :

Heart

Appearance :

Colorless liquid

Price Range :

€€

Stability :

Terpenes tend to polymerize by oxydation.

Density :

0.784

Molecular formula :

C₁₀H₂₀O

Molecular Weight :

156.27 g/mol

Flash Point :

170.6°F (77°C)

Log P :

3.25

Fusion Point :

Data not available.

Boiling Point :

384.8°F (196°C)

Detection Threshold :

Data not available.

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Year of discovery :

Data not available.

Synthesis route :

The synthesis of Dihydromyrcenol starts from cis-pinane, which is pyrolyzed to give an intermediate product called Citronellene. To obtain Dihydromyrcenol, the process can be achieved in three different ways : the first one is to put hydrochloric acid in contact with Citronellene, followed by a hydrolysis. The second is the addition of formic acid to saponify the resulting Dihydromyrcenyl Formate. The last one is a direct acid hydrolysis in the presence of sulfuric acid.

Synthesis precursor :

Dihydromyrcenol is an intermediary in the synthesis of Tetrahydromyrcenol and a reagent in the synthesis of Dihydromyrcenyl Acetate and other esters of this alcohol.

Isomerism :

Dihydromyrcenol has an asymmetric carbon. However, it is the racemic mixture of the two enantiomers that is used in perfumery. Citronellol and Rosalava are constitutional isomers of Dihydromyrcenol. Both also have a rosy smell, more lemony for Citronellol and more intense for Rosalva®.

Natural availability :

Dihydromyrcenol is very poorly present in nature. It is therefore in most cases the synthetic version that is used in perfumery.

Allergens :

This ingredient does not contain any allergen.

For more information on allergens used in perfumery, please consult our article about allergens

IFRA :

This ingredient is not restricted

Maximum usage according to the product category :
Ingredients containing
Ingredient Name	CAS N°	Estimated Concentration
Geraniol	106-24-1	0,3
1-Octen-3-yl acetate	2442-10-6	0,06
l-Carvone	6485-40-1	67
Carvone	99-49-0	0,1
l-Carvone	6485-40-1	0,25
Benzyl benzoate	120-51-4	0,45
Geraniol	106-24-1	1,5
Geraniol	106-24-1	0,4

Skin contact products	Non skin contact products
Leave on products	Rinse off products

List of natural ingredients containing the material presented here
Ingredient Name	Botanical Name	CAS N°	Estimated Concentration

Maximum usage according to the product category :
Ingredients containing
Ingredient Name	CAS N°	Estimated Concentration
Geraniol	106-24-1	0,3
d,l-Carvone	99-49-0	0,4
Safrole	94-59-7	80
beta-Thujone	471-15-8	8
alpha-Thujone	546-80-5	25
Thujone	76231-76-0; 1125-12-8	33
1-Octen-3-yl acetate	2442-10-6	0,06
l-Carvone	6485-40-1	67
d,l-Carvone	99-49-0	0,1
l-Carvone	6485-40-1	0,25
Geraniol	106-24-1	0,8
Benzyl benzoate	120-51-4	1,2
Geraniol	106-24-1	0,4

List of natural ingredients containing the material presented here
Ingredient Name	Botanical Name	CAS N°	Estimated Concentration

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Uses in perfumery :

Dihydromyrcenol is used in zesty and fougere accords, and to give a fresh nuance to fruity notes.

Other names :

2,6-dimethyloct-7-en-2-ol, DHM, dihydro myrcenol, dihydromyrcenate, 2,6-dimethyloct-7-enol, floralym, lymolene, myrcetol

Other comments :

Comparing it with Dimethyl Benzyl Carbinol and Dimetol®, Dihydromyrcenol has a more zesty note, reminiscent of numerous masculine perfumes.

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Exploring the branches of scent

Year of discovery :

Data not available.

Synthesis route :

Synthesis precursor :

Dihydromyrcenol is an intermediary in the synthesis of Tetrahydromyrcenol and a reagent in the synthesis of Dihydromyrcenyl Acetate and other esters of this alcohol.

Isomerism :

Dihydromyrcenol has an asymmetric carbon. However, it is the racemic mixture of the two enantiomers that is used in perfumery. Citronellol and Rosalava are constitutional isomers of Dihydromyrcenol. Both also have a rosy smell, more lemony for Citronellol and more intense for Rosalva®.

Natural availability :

Dihydromyrcenol is very poorly present in nature. It is therefore in most cases the synthetic version that is used in perfumery.

Allergens :

This ingredient does not contain any allergen.

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