Limetol is used where a lemon-woody note is desired. It also offers pine needle and lime nuances.
| Alt Name | Geranic oxide |
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| Category | Aromatic Compound |
| IUPAC Name | 2-ethenyl-2,6,6-trimethyloxane |
| CAS Number | 7392-19-0 |
| Molecular Weight | 154.25 g/mol |
| Canonical SMILES | CC1(CCCC(O1)(C)C=C)C |
| Odor Family | Citrus |
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| Odor Strength | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Odor Description | Fresh, Camphoreous, Herbal, Rosemary, Sweet, Floral, Citrus, Woody, Cooling, Minty |
| Substantivity | 4 hours at 100% |
| Appearance | Colorless clear liquid (est) |
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| Vapor Pressure | 1.904 mmHg @ 25 °C. (est) |
| Boiling Point | 170 to 171 °C. @ 760 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | 136 °F. TCC ( 57.78 °C. ) |
| XLogP | 2.4 |
| Storage | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Category | Flavor and fragrance agents |
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| R-phrases | R10 - Flammable R38 - Irritating to skin |
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| S-phrases | S02 - Keep out of the reach of children S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing |
| Europe Standard Hazard | Xi - Irritant |