Methyl Heptine Carbonate
Green · CAS 111-12-6 · 2 suppliers
What it smells like
Methyl Heptine Carbonate delivers an exceptionally powerful green violet leaf character with distinctive watery cucumber and cantaloupe melon notes, creating a fresh, aqueous greenness with subtle floral undertones that can become sharp or metallic at higher concentrations.
At a glance
| Scent family | Green |
| CAS number | 111-12-6 |
| Uses | Violet leaf accords, cucumber effects, green freshness, floral modification, trace impact material. |
| Typical usage | 0.2% in a perfume compound |
| Longevity | Lasts > 240 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | Colourless liquid |
| INCI name | METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE |
IFRA usage limits (49th Amendment)
Maximum concentration in the finished consumer product, by IFRA category, drawn from official IFRA Standards and manufacturer certificates. Reference data — always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
| Category | Application | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.0085% |
| Category 2 | Deodorants & antiperspirants | 0.0025% |
| Category 3 | Eye products, men's facial creams (fingertip) | 0.051% |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance, hydroalcoholic on skin | 0.047% |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.012% |
| Category 5B | Face moisturiser | 0.012% |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.012% |
| Category 5D | Baby cream, oil & talc | 0.012% |
| Category 6 | Oral & lip care (toothpaste, mouthwash) | 0.028% |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.096% |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.096% |
| Category 8 | Significant anogenital exposure | 0.005% |
| Category 9 | Rinse-off body & hand (soap, shower gel) | 0.092% |
| Category 10A | Household care, non-spray | 0.33% |
| Category 10B | Household aerosol / spray | 0.33% |
| Category 11A | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. wipes) | 0.18% |
| Category 11B | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. fabrics) | 0.18% |
| Category 12 | Not intended for skin contact (candles, detergents) | Unrestricted |
Where to buy
Available from 2 suppliers, from $3.95.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Givaudan | from $3.95 | View → |
| The Perfumer's Apprentice | Givaudan | from $6.50 | View → |
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