2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde

Independent reference data for 2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde (CAS 472-66-2), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional ClassesFlavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde; 472-66-2; beta-Homocyclocitral; 2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-acetaldehyde; FEMA No. 3474; 1-CYCLOHEXENE-1-ACETALDEHYDE, 2,6,6-TRIMETHYL-; Cyclohomocitral, beta-; Homocyclocitral, beta-; Apo-8-carotenal, beta-; DTXSID0047088; 2-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)acetaldehyde; CQ51RNO61H; beta-Apo-8-carotenal; EINECS 207-454-0; .BETA.-HOMOCYCLOCITRAL; DTXCID8027088

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent Secondary components do not raise a safety concern.

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H302 (97.1%)

H302 (97.1%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

P264, P270, P301+P317, P330, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

What the public record says

2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexene-1-acetaldehyde · CAS 472-66-2 · C11H18O. UNII CQ51RNO61H. Boiling Point: 58.00 to 59.00 °C. @ 760.40 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 58 °C (0.4 mm Hg); Density: 0.873-0.885 (20 °C).

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.