Chemical Properties
1-(5,5-DIMETHYL-1-CYCLOHEXEN-1-YL)-4-PENTEN-1-ONE is a colorless to pale yellow
liquid with green, fruity, floral odor reminiscent of galbanum. One of several
cited syntheses involves as a key step a double vinyl magnesium chloride addition
to methyl 3,3-dimethyl-6-cyclohexene-l-carboxylate to give the title compound.
It can be used in all types of perfumes to give unique green, floral, and fruity
effects. Its excellent stability permits the application in nearly all types of toiletries.