CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
(S,E)-3,7,11-Trimethyldodeca-6,10-dien-1-ol
C15H28O
SYNONYM
l-dihydro farnesol
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Derived from renewable resources. Gives volume and diffusion with a touch of muguet note. Effective at low dosage, with excellent substantivity on dry fabric, it blends easily with most accords. Also exhibits antimicrobial activity.
OCCURENCE IN NATURE
Found in Cyclamen flower (C.persicum and C.purpurascens) and their hybrids.
STABILITY
| Fine Fragrance | - | Good |
| Fabric Softener | pH3 | Good |
| Antiperspirants | pH3.5 | Good |
| Toiletry Applications | pH6 | Good |
| Liquid Detergent | pH9 | Good |
| Soap | pH10 | Good |
| Powder Detergent | pH11 | Good |
| Bleach | pH14 | Poor |
SUBSTANTIVITY
| Skin | Fair | |
| Dry Fabric | Fair | |
| Wet Fabric | Good | |
| Hair | Poor |
TENACITY ON BLOTTER
00
Hours
00
Days
>5
Weeks
BLOOM DIFFUSIVITY
Fairly diffusive
TYPICAL USE LEVEL
>5%
TECHNICAL DATA
| Flash Point°C | 148ºC |
| GC | 90% min. as Dihydro Farnesol |
| CAS No. | 51411-24-6 |
| FEMA / GRAS No. | 4031 |
| CLogP | 5.85 |
| Optical Rotation | Max. -0.5º |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Molecular Weight | 224.39 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.01 Pa at 25ºC |