Tetrahydro Myrcenol

IFF
Available
neat or unspecified
single substance

Short profile

Olfactive family according to source: Citrus. The documented product profile combines citrusy, lime, floral.

citrus
citrus
lime-like
floral

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

CAS18479-57-7
Chemical name2,6-dimethyloctan-2-ol
FormulaC10H22O
Molecular weight158.28 g/mol
Vapour pressure0.069711 mmHg at 23 °C (9.294 Pa)
Relative VP bandhigh

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 0.069711 mmHg (≈ 9.294 Pa) was reported at 23 °C; relative physical band class: high. This is not a prediction of evaporation time, odor strength, diffusion, or skin/blotter longevity.

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