Characteristic
- Apperance: Clear colorless Liquid
- Odour: …floral-fruity odor, reminiscent of bergamot and it also has some pear character
- Melting point/freezing point: 71°C(lit.)
- Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range: 220°C
- Flammability: Combustible.
- Flash point: 85°C(lit.)
- Auto-ignition temperature: 225°C
- Kinematic viscosity: 2.4 mm2/s at 23°C
- Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
- Partition coefficient n-octanol/water: log Kow = 3.93
- Vapour pressure: 0.1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
- Density and/or relative density: 0.901
- Relative vapour density: 6.8 (vs air)
Application
- It is suitable for perfume, hair water, cosmetics and soap. It is an important raw material for preparing bergamot, orange leaf, lavender, mixed lavender and other fragrances. It is also one of the base fragrances for preparing jasmine, orange blossom and other fragrances. It is used for sweet and fresh flower flavors such as ylang ylang as a coordinating modifier to enhance the fragrance of fruit. It can also be used in small amounts in food flavors.
- Can be used to prepare pineapple, gooseberry, citrus, peach and other fruit flavor, the amount according to the normal production needs. Generally 13mg/kg in chewing gum; 11mg/kg in candy; 8.9mg/kg in baked goods; The dosage in cold drinks is 3.8mg/kg.
- For the preparation of high-grade perfumes and toilet water fragrances
Packing & storage
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Ventilation along the floor.Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature 2-8 deg C.
