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dimethyl octanol

Chemical Structure

General Material Information

Preferred name dimethyl octanol
Trivial Name 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol
Short Description 3,7-dimethyl-1-octanol
Formula C10 H22 O
CAS Number 106-21-8
Deleted CAS Number 59204-02-3
FEMA Number 2391
ECHA Number 203-374-5
FDA UNII DPY9K1927C
Nikkaji Number J37.634E
Beilstein Number 1719638
MDL MFCD00002936
COE Number 75
xLogP3-AA 3.60 (est)
Bio Activity Summary External link
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 272 3,7-dimethyl-1-octanol
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 106-21-8 ; 3,7-DIMETHYL-1-OCTANOL
Synonyms
  • citronellol, dihydro-
  • L- dihydro citronellol
  • dihydrocitronellol
  • 3,7-dimethyl octan-1-ol
  • dimethyl octanol FCC
  • dimethyl octanol PQ
  • 3,7-dimethyl-1-octanol
  • 3,7-dimethyloctan-1-ol
  • 3,7-dimethyloctanol
  • geraniol tetrahydride
  • geraniol, perhydro-
  • geraniol, tetrahydro-
  • per hydrogeraniol
  • octan-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-
  • 1-octanol, 3,7-dimethyl-
  • pelargol
  • tetrahydro geraniol
  • tetrahydrogeraniol
  • 3,7-dimethyloctan-1-ol
  • 1-Octanol, 3,7-dimethyl-
  • 3,7-Dimethyl-1-octanol
  • 2,6-Dimethyl-8-octanol
  • Perhydrogeraniol
  • 3,7-Dimethyloctane-1-ol
  • (±)-3,7-Dimethyloctan-1-ol
  • NSC 18917

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Literature & References

Leffingwell:Chirality or Article
3,7-dimethyloctan-1-ol
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Canada Domestic Sub. List:106-21-8
Pubchem (cid):7792
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Seasonal distribution of phthalate esters in surface water of the urban lakes in the subtropical city, Guangzhou, China.
Design of high payload PLGA nanoparticles containing melittin/sodium dodecyl sulfate complex by the hydrophobic ion-pairing technique.
Transition from vesicles to small nanometer scaled vesicles, arising from the manipulation of curvature in dialkyl chain cationic/nonionic surfactant mixed aggregates by the addition of straight chain alkanols.
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Micromachined GC columns for fast separation of organophosphonate and organosulfur compounds.
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Physical origin for the nonlinear sorption of very hydrophobic organic chemicals in a membrane-like polymer film.
Sources and occurrence of dacthal in the Canadian atmosphere.
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The scent of urine spots of male mice, Mus musculus: Changes in chemical composition over time.
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Odorant binding initially occurring at the central pocket in bovine odorant-binding protein.
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Distribution of phthalate esters in a marine aquatic food web: comparison to polychlorinated biphenyls.
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Site-activity relationship of nitroxide radical's antioxidative effect.
Population growth kinetics and bulk membrane lipid alterations in Tetrahymena pyriformis: exposure to pentachlorophenol.
Antioxidant and prooxidant action of eugenol-related compounds and their cytotoxicity.
Antioxidant properties of trans-epsilon-viniferin as compared to stilbene derivatives in aqueous and nonaqueous media.
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Volatile organic chemicals of a shore-dwelling cyanobacterial mat community.
Enhancement of the mutagenicity of amino acid pyrolysates by phthalate esters.
[Carbohydrate building blocks for the construction of tumor-associated antigens. Synthesis of Lewis Y determinants].
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Interaction of the pyridoindole stobadine with peroxyl, superoxide and chromanoxyl radicals.
Non-oral etiologies of oral malodor and altered chemosensation.
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Temperature-dependent perturbation of phospholipid bilayers by dimethylsulfoxide.
Reversible inhibition of intercellular communication among cardiac myocytes by halogenated hydrocarbons.
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Automated high performance liquid chromatography and liquid scintillation counting determination of pesticide mixture octanol/water partition rates.
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Spin trapping of superoxide and hydroxyl radicals with substituted pyrroline 1-oxides.
Physicochemical study of percutaneous absorption enhancement by dimethyl sulfoxide: kinetic and thermodynamic determinants of dimethyl sulfoxide mediated mass transfer of alkanols.
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Differential perturbation of erythrocyte membrane function by structurally related polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
[Quantitative aspects of the relationship of the antitumor activity and toxicity of diaziridinyl-sym. triazines to their physicochemical properties].
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Partition coefficients of selected pyridine carbamates and comparisons with their acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase inhibitory potencies.
[Optimating the availability of homologous quaternary ammonium compounds/3rd communication: The influence of salts on in vitro distribution of benzilic acid esters of homologous dimethyl-(2-hydroxyethyl)-alkyl-ammoniumbromides (author's transl)].
Infrared spectroscopic studies of solvent-induced conformational changes in globular proteins.
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Other Information

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(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
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CHEMBL:View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):Search
FooDB:FDB014093
Export Tariff Code:2905.19.9090
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View
Wikipedia:View

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex Yes
Molecular weight 158.28454589844
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 6.881 to 6.906
Specific gravity @ 20 °C
Pounds per Gallon 6.873 to 6.939
Refractive Index 1.434 to 1.436 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 95 to 96°C @ 9 mm Hg
Boiling Point 213 to 218°C @ 760 mm Hg
Acid Value 1 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.039 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 5.4
Flash Point TCC Value 87.78 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 3.85
Shelf life 24 months (or longer if stored properly.)
Storage notes Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Solubility
alcohol Yes
fixed oils Yes
propylene glycol Yes
water, 175.4 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No
glycerin No
Stability
alcoholic fine fragrance Good
antiperspirant Good
detergent perborate Good
fabric softener Good
liquid detergent Good
soap Good
toiletry application Good
acid cleaner Unspecified
alcoholic lotion Unspecified
deo stick Unspecified
hard surface cleaner Unspecified
shampoo Unspecified

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Floral
waxy, soapy, aldehydic, leathery, musty, citrus, green, fresh, fatty, lemon, lime, orange, rose, woody
Odor strength medium
Substantivity 24 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (1982) At 100.00 %. waxy soapy aldehydic leathery musty citrus green
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 25, No. 6, 26, (2000) At 1.00 %. Fresh fatty, waxy, soapy, aldehydic citrus with lemon, lime and orange nuances. It has rosy and green woody notes
Flavor Type: Fatty
fatty, waxy, soapy, floral, rose, fresh, citrus, woody
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 25, No. 6, 26, (2000) At 1.00 - 10.00 ppm. Fatty, waxy, soapy with floral rosy and fresh citrus woody nuances

Occurrences

Safety Information

Safety information

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European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi N - Irritant, Dangerous for the environment.
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
R 51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 39 - Wear eye/face protection.
S 61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315
Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Signal word Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H315 - Causes skin irritation
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statement(s)
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 - Store locked up.
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Human Experience:
8 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 535, 1974.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 2400 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 535, 1974.

Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
maximum skin levels for fine fragrances:
0.0200 % and are based on the assumption that the fragrance mixture is used at 20% in a consumer product (IFRA Use Level Survey).
Recommendation for dimethyl octanol usage levels up to:
20.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
use level in formulae for use in cosmetics:
0.0200 %
Dermal Systemic Exposure in Cosmetic Products:
0.0005 mg/kg/day
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 3
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -19.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -4.30000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 2.0000044.00000
fruit ices: 2.0000044.00000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -15.00000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: --
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --

Safety references

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Flavouring Group Evaluation 2, Revision 1 (FGE.02) : Branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and related esters of primary alcohols and straight-chain carboxylic acids and one straight-chain aldehyde from chemical groups 1 and 2 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC)
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):106-21-8
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :7792
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:2
3,7-dimethyloctan-1-ol
Chemidplus:0000106218
RTECS:RH0900000 for cas# 106-21-8