Superiority
Chemical Name 3,7-Dimethyl-6-Octean-1-yl Formate
Appearance Colourless Liquid
Odour Light Rosy Citrous note.
Specific Gravity 0.890 - 0.898
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Chemical Name 3,7-Dimethyl-6-Octean-1-yl Formate
Appearance Colourless Liquid
Odour Light Rosy Citrous note.
Specific Gravity 0.890 - 0.898
Refractive Index 1.441 - 1.446
Boiling Point 235 C
Flash Point 91 C
Solubility Insoluble in water, soluble in Alcohol & Oil.
GLC / Assay Carbowax
Citronellyl Formate - 60-80%
Neryl Formate - Max 5%
Geranyl Formate - Max 5%
D.M.O. Formate - 5-25%
Sum Ester content - Min 80%
Acid Value Max 5.0
Stability Moderately stable. Not known to cause discoloration
Storage No special precautions required.
Uses For preparation of Eau de Cologne Lavender and Rose Perfumes as Modifier.
Use Level Upto 5%,
General G.R.A.S. / FEMA No.