8,8-Dimethoxy-2,6-dimethyloctan-2-ol

CAS NO.：141-92-4
Empirical Formula: C12H26O3
Molecular Weight: 218.33
MDL number: MFCD00021816
EINECS: 205-510-9
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-06-24 18:39:39

What is 8,8-Dimethoxy-2,6-dimethyloctan-2-ol?

Description

Hydroxycitronellal dimethyl acetal has a light, green, flowery odor similar to hydroxycitronellal. This substance is usually prepared from hydroxycitronellal and methyl alcohol in the presence of a catalyst.

Chemical properties

Colorless liquid; light floral odor.Soluble in most fixed oils, mineral oil, and propylene glycol; insoluble in glycerol. Combustible.

Chemical properties

Hydroxydihydrocitronellal Dimethyl Acetal is a colorless liquid with a weak, floral odor. Since the acetal is stable to alkali, it is used occasionally in soap perfumes.

Chemical properties

Hydroxycitronellal dimethyl acetal has a light, green, flowery odor similar to hydroxycitronellal.

Occurrence

Reported found in kumquat peel oil

The Uses of 8,8-Dimethoxy-2,6-dimethyloctan-2-ol

Flavoring agent in foods, perfumery.

Preparation

Usually prepared from hydroxycitronellal and methyl alcohol in the presence of a catalyst.

Definition

ChEBI: 8,8-Dimethoxy-2,6-dimethyl-2-octanol is a tertiary alcohol.

Properties of 8,8-Dimethoxy-2,6-dimethyloctan-2-ol

Boiling point:	252 °C(lit.)
Density	0.928 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.442(lit.)
FEMA	2585 \| HYDROXYCITRONELLAL DIMETHYL ACETAL
Flash point:	>230 °F
solubility	Almost insoluble in water, insoluble in Glycerin, poorly soluble in Propylene glycol, soluble in akohol and oils.
pka	15.32±0.29(Predicted)
form	slightly oily liquid
color	Colorless
Specific Gravity	0.93
Odor	at 100.00 %. lily rose acetate waxy green
JECFA Number	612
NIST Chemistry Reference	2-Octanol, 8,8-dimethoxy-2,6-dimethyl-(141-92-4)
EPA Substance Registry System	2-Octanol, 8,8-dimethoxy-2,6-dimethyl- (141-92-4)

Safety information for 8,8-Dimethoxy-2,6-dimethyloctan-2-ol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.