Heptanal, 6-hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl-

At a glance

Heptanal, 6-hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl- is a synthetic fragrance compound used to add unique notes to perfumes It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
CAS number
62439-42-3
Profile
woody, floral, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "6-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethylheptanal", CAS 62439-42-3)
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-08-26