Octanal dimethyl acetal has a characteristic woody aroma reminiscent
of cognac. May be synthesized by condensation of octaldehyde
with methanol using dry HCL as a dehydrating agent.
Octanal dimethyl acetal has a green, woody, citrusy odor reminiscent of cognac.
1,1-Dimethoxyoctane is used in perfume compositions and flavor compositions
for imitation Orange, Lemon, Melon, Coconut, in fruit complexes, Liqueur flavors, Cognac imitations, etc.
ChEBI: 1,1-Dimethoxyoctane is an acetal.
By condensation of octaldehyde with methanol using dry HCl as a dehydrating agent.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
