Octacetal

IFF
Available
neat or unspecified
single substance

Short profile

Olfactive family according to source: Citrus. The documented product profile combines citrusy, orange, green, aldehydic, fresh, clean.

citrus
citrus
orange-like
green
aldehydic
fresh
clean

Effect in a formula

Freshness giver
Top accent
Lift

Can lighten the top note and open citrus or aromatic accords; sensorially test the transition and remaining effect in the drydown.

Use and dosage

No reliable numerical use range documented for this product grade. Low: lifts the top note. Medium: forms a clear citrus top note. High: can overshadow other top notes; check transition and lingering effect in the heart over time.

No confirmed manufacturer use level for this exact product.

Behaviour and performance

No data available.

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

CAS10022-28-3
Chemical name1,1-Dimethoxyoctane
FormulaC10H22O2
Molecular weight174.28 g/mol
Vapour pressure0.093826 mmHg at 23 °C (12.5091 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.

A vapor pressure of 0.093826 mmHg (≈ 12.51 Pa) was reported at 23 °C; relative physical band class: very_high. This is not a prediction of evaporation time, odor strength, diffusion, or skin/blotter longevity.

Source: IFF Ingredients Compendium – Octacetal
Open source
Last reviewed: 2026-09-07