1,1-Dimethoxydecane is a colorless liquid. Almost insoluble in water,
soluble in alcohol and oils. It has a characteristic, herbaceous, green, citrus-floral odor and a brandy, cognac flavor.
Finds some use in perfume compositions,
mainly in heavy floral bases, Gardenia, Cassie, Tuberose, etc. and occasionally in Citrusy topnotes as a modifier for the Aldehydes. Its odor
is overall more refreshing than that of the
parent aldehyde.
1,1-Dimethoxydecane is an aroma compound of fresh blackberries and is used in citrus oils.
ChEBI: 1,1-Dimethoxydecane is an acetal.
From decanal and methyl alcohol.
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: heavy fatty, waxy citrus orange with a strong aldehydic character. It also
has a slightly green/vegetative bell pepper nuance.
Taste characteristics at 2 ppm: fatty, waxy, citrus orange with fatty aldehydic nuances and a hint of
mushroom.
A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes
