Ocimene

IFF

Available

neat or unspecified

single substance

Short profile

Olfactive Family according to source: Herbal. The documented product profile combines herbaceous, citrusy, green, lavender-like, metallic.

aromatic

herbaceous

citrusy

green

lavender-like

metallic

Effect in a formula

Aromatic modifier

Freshness contrast

Accord bridge

Can shape aromatic, fougère or green structures and arrange sweet or floral parts with a herbaceous contrast.

Use and dosage

Manufacturer specification for this product grade: Up to 5%. This is not an IFRA limit. Low: provides a herbaceous counterpoint. Medium: contributes Fougère or aromatic structures. High: can appear camphoraceous, medicinal or too dry; check matrix dependence.

Up to 5%

Manufacturer use guidance for this exact product — not an IFRA limit. IFRA standards must be verified separately for the specific substance scope and product grade.

Behaviour and performance

Note impact (source)Top High; Heart Medium

Tenacity< 3 hours

Reported as stated by the source. Diffusion, tenacity and note impact are not combined into a single performance score.

Good areas of use

No data available.

Chemical context

CAS13877-91-3

Chemical name3,7-Dimethylocta-1,3,6-triene

FormulaC10H16

Molecular weight136.2 g/mol

Function classpolyunsaturated hydrocarbon (C=C)

Vapour pressure1.02436 mmHg at 23 °C (136.5701 Pa)

Relative VP bandvery_high

The Pa value is a unit conversion only, not a temperature normalisation. VP band and molecular weight are not translated into evaporation hours.

At 23 °C, a vapor pressure of 1.02436 mmHg (≈ 136.57 Pa) was reported; relative physical band class: very_high. This is not a prediction of evaporation time, odor strength, diffusion, or skin/blotter duration.

Source: IFF Ingredients Compendium – Ocimene

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Last reviewed: 2026-09-07