Geosmin of the earthy fragrance family is considered to be in the bottom category of perfume notes. Smelled at 0.01%, this synthetic aroma chemical with the very high odor impact has earthy nuance/ note reaching humus and dirty like character as it blooms.
BOTTOM (BASE) PERFUME NOTE
ODOR FAMILY:
Earth
PHYSICAL
ODOR
DOCUMENTS
SHIPPING
CHEMICAL
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
AKA NAMES:
2β,6α-Dimethylbicyclo[4.4.0]decan-1β-ol
CAS #:
16423-19-1
FEMA #:
N/A
CHEMICAL NAME:
(4R,4aR,8aS)-4,8a-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydronaphthalen-4a-ol
APPEARANCE:
Colorless to yellow.
ODOR PROPERTIES
ODOR CHARACTERISTICS:
Earthy, humus, dirty.
ODOR STRENGTH:
Very High (Recommend smelling in a 0.01 % solution or less).
ODOR LONGEVITY:
68 hours at 100.00 % (on a scent strip).
SAFETY IN USE:
Is not restricted as such according to the Standards of the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) (up to and including the 49th amendment).
SUGGESTED USE:
0.0500 % in the fragrance concentrate.
DOCUMENTS
SDS
SUPPLIER:
SIGMA-ALDRICH
LOT #:
Unknown
DATE RECEIVED:
Unknown
HARMONIZED CODE:
Unknown
SHIPPING
UN:
N/A
CLASS:
N/A
IATA:
Non-dangerous Goods - Ships Worldwide
DOT:
Non-dangerous Goods - USA Only
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
CHEMICAL FORMULA:
C12 H22 O
MOLECULAR WEIGHT:
182.30654000
FLASH POINT:
52.00 °F. ( 11.11 °C. )
SHELF LIFE:
48.00 months or longer if stored properly.
STORAGE:
Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
SOLUBILITY:
Soluble in: Alcohol, and water (156.7 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)) | Insoluble in: Water.
STABILITY:
Air freshener, bleach, detergent powder, dish washing liquid, fabric conditioner, foam bath, hard surface cleaner, liquid detergent, shampoo, soap.
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