Hydroxymethylpentylcyclohexenecarboxaldehyde

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Hydroxymethylpentylcyclohexenecarboxaldehyde[1]
IUPAC name	4-(4-hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)-1-cyclohex-3-enecarboxaldehyde
Other names	Lyral, Kovanol, Mugonal, Landolal
Identifiers
CAS number	[31906-04-4]
PubChem	91604
EINECS number	250-863-4
SMILES	CC(C)(CCCC1=CCC(CC1)C=O)O
Properties
Molecular formula	C13H22O2
Molar mass	210.31
Density	0.995 g/mL at 20 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Hydroxymethylpentylcyclohexenecarboxaldehyde is a synthetic fragrance known by the trade names Lyral, Kovanol, Mugonal, Landolal. It is found in some soaps, eau de toilettes, aftershaves and deodorants.

It is listed as an allergen by EU Directive 76/768/EEC.^[2]

[edit] References

1. ^ 4-(4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde at Sigma-Aldrich
2. ^ Allergens in Cosmetics & Personal Care Products