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MYRTENYL FORMATE

(+)-Myrtenyl formate is a monoterpenoid.

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 47XS98W33J · registered name MYRTENYL FORMATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

(+)-Myrtenyl formate is a monoterpenoid.

Source: PubChem

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

MYRTENYL FORMATEINCIBicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene-2-methanol, 6,6-dimethyl-, formateSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
72928-52-0
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
277-082-1
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID00868208
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID70816337
IUPAC
(6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-2-yl)methyl formate
Molecular formula
C11H16O2
Molecular weight
180.247 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Almost colourless liquid, powerful woody pine note with an oily undertone of the linseed type
Boiling point
127.00 to 130.00 °C. @ 40.00 mm Hg · 127-130 °C (40 mm Hg)
Solubility
Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents and oils · Miscible at room temperature (in ethanol)
Density
1.004-1.010 (20 °C)

Values measured on the substance itself, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem

What products actually use it for

What the 3 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Flavouring and nutrient2
  • Fragrance1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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