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1,1-Dimethoxy-2,2,5-trimethyl-4-hexene is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a fresh, fruity, citrus grapefruit-peel-like odor. It has not been found in nature. It is prepared by reaction of 2,2,5-trimethyl-4-hexenal (fromisobutyraldehyde and prenyl chloride) with methanol in the presence of calcium chloride.
Due to its alkali stability, it is used in citrus compositions for soaps and detergents.

ChEBI: 6,6-Dimethoxy-2,5,5-trimethyl-2-hexene is an acetal.

Notclassified

Methyl Pamplemousse (Givaudan), Amarocit® (Symrise).