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Méthyl Pamplemousse® (N°Cas : 67674-46-8)

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CAS number :

67674-46-8

EINECS number :

266-885-2

FEMA number :

Data not available.

JECFA number :

Data not available.

FLAVIS number :

Data not available.

Volatility :

Head

Appearance :

Colorless liquid

Price Range :

€€

Stability :

Stable in perfumes and diverse functional bases, except acidic cleaners, antiperspirants and in very alkaline detergents.

Density :

0.877

Molecular formula :

C₁₁H₂₂O₂

Molecular Weight :

186.29 g/mol

Flash Point :

167°F (75°C)

Log P :

4.3

Fusion Point :

Data not available.

Boiling Point :

419°F (215°C)

Detection Threshold :

Data not available.

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Year of discovery :

Data not available.

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.

Natural availability :

Methyl Pamplemousse® is not available in its natural state.

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
Benzaldehyde	100-52-7	0,2
Citral	5392-40-5	5
Citral	5392-40-5	0,1

Skin contact products	Non skin contact products
Leave on products	Rinse off products
1,25 %	X	X

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
Benzaldehyde	100-52-7	0,2
Citronellal	106-23-0	0,2
Citral	5392-40-5	5
Geraniol	106-24-1	0,04
Perilla aldehyde	2111-75-3	0,02
Citral	5392-40-5	0,1

Cat.1	Cat.2	Cat.3	Cat.4	Cat.5A	Cat.5B	Cat.5C	Cat.5D	Cat.6
1,25 %	1,25 %	1,25 %	1,25 %	1,25 %	1,25 %	1,25 %	1,25 %	1,25 %
Cat.7A	Cat.7B	Cat.8	Cat.9	Cat.10A	Cat.10B	Cat.11A	Cat.11B	Cat.12
Not restricted	1,25 %	1,25 %	Not restricted	Not restricted	1,25 %	Not restricted	1,25 %	Not restricted

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

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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.

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

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.

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Year of discovery :

Data not available.

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.

Natural availability :

Methyl Pamplemousse® is not available in its natural state.

Allergens :

This ingredient does not contain any allergen.

Annexe I :

Restriction type :

RESTRICTION NON QRA

Cause of restriction :

PHOTOTOXICITY

Amendment :

48

Comments :

Quantitative usage limits :

Annexe I :

Annexe I :

Restriction type :

Cause of restriction :

PHOTOTOXICITY

Amendment :

49

Comments :

Quantitative limit on the use :

Annexe I :