7-methoxy-3,7-dimethyloctan-2-ol Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

263.33°C (rough estimate)

Density 

0.9217 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.4260 (estimate)

pka

15.10±0.20(Predicted)

Odor

at 100.00 %. sweet sandalwood soapy floral woody

Odor Type

woody

Cosmetics Ingredients Functions

FRAGRANCE
PERFUMING

LogP

2.134 (est)

EPA Substance Registry System

2-Octanol, 7-methoxy-3,7-dimethyl- (41890-92-0)

Safety Information

TSCA 

TSCA listed

7-methoxy-3,7-dimethyloctan-2-ol Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

7-Methoxy-3,7-dimethyl-2-octanol is a clear, almost colorless liquid with sandalwood odor, which has a floral, woody note. It is not known to have been found in nature.
7-Methoxy-3,7-dimethyl-2-octanol is prepared by hydrochlorination of dihydromyrcene, methoxylation of the resulting 2-chloro-2,6-dimethyl-7-octene, and epoxidation. The alcohol is obtained by hydrogenation of the epoxide in the presence of Raney nickel and triethylamine. It is used in perfumery as a top note in high-quality sandalwood compositions for cosmetics, toiletries, and soaps.

Trade name

Osyrol (Innospec).