Myrtenol is a terpene alcohol found in the essential oils of several plants, including myrtle. It has a fresh, balsamic, and slightly herbal scent, contributing to the aromatic complexity of perfumes. Myrtenol is used in fragrances to impart freshness and a natural green note, often in combination with other herbal and floral essences to create vibrant, lively scent compositions.
Employed to add a fresh, balsamic, and herbal quality to fragrances. It is particularly valued in creating or enhancing green, fresh, and herbal scent profiles.
IUPAC Name: (6,6-dimethyl-2-bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-enyl)methanolCAS Number: 515-00-4
Molecular Formula: C10H16O
Molecular Weight: 152.23 g/mol
Boiling Point: 221.00 to 222.00 °C (429.80 to 431.60 °F)
Class: Alcohol
Use/s: Scent
Synonyms
1: Myrtenol 2: 2-PINEN-10-OL 3: (-)-MYRTENOL, 97 4: (-)-Pin-2-ene-10-ol 5: alpha-Pinene-10-ol 6: (+/-)-Myrtenol 7: 6,6-Dimethylbicyclo(3.1.1)hept-2-ene-2-methanol 8: 6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene-2-methanol
Chemist Says
Colourless or pale straw-coloured liquid; Warm-herbaceous, slightly woody and discretely medicinal-camphoraceous odour of moderate to poor tenacity
Scent: Warm-herbaceous, Woody, Medicinal-Camphoraceous
Scent profile
Scent profiles are inherently subjective and can significantly differ among individuals, and may also be influenced by the conditions at the time of evaluation. The information provided here is a synthesis of data from diverse sources, including books, cross-references, artificial intelligence analyses, and chemical research sites, aiming to present a comprehensive overview. We've distilled this information to highlight the most frequently observed scent profiles for each molecule or compound, offering a generalized perspective.
1: Fresh, Balsamic, Slightly Herbal
2: Herbal, Green, Woody
3: Woody, green, with a slightly floral and balsamic character
Irritant