Carvacryl Ethyl Ether (CAS 4732-13-2) — Mid Note Fragrance Ingredient

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terpenic

Carvacryl Ethyl Ether

CAS 4732-13-2

Note
mid
Volatility
medium
MW
178.3
Data as of: Jun 2026

What Is Carvacryl Ethyl Ether?

Carvacryl Ethyl Ether (CAS 4732-13-2) is an aroma chemical used as a fragrance and flavour ingredient. Its odour is described as herbal, spicy and leafy, placing it within the terpenic family as a mid note with medium volatility. With a molecular weight of 178.3 (formula C12H18O), it is handled by perfumers as a building block for compositions where a herbal character is desired. The data below is compiled from public chemical and regulatory sources.

Safety Profile

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CAS
4732-13-2
Formula
C12H18O
MW
178.3
InChIKey
DOTAGKFIHPPPTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Carvacryl Ethyl Ether 2D structure

Carvacryl Ethyl Ether
C12H18O
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What Does Carvacryl Ethyl Ether Smell Like?

The odour profile of Carvacryl Ethyl Ether is reported as herbal, spicy, leafy, citrus, green, phenolic, woody. The dominant facet is its herbal character, with the remaining notes adding nuance and complexity. As a mid note it contributes to the heart of a fragrance. Perceived intensity and exact character depend on concentration, the carrier and the surrounding accord.

Scent Profile

Profile derived from public odour-descriptor data; relative, not absolute.

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Chemistry & Properties

The Chemistry

Carvacryl Ethyl Ether has the molecular formula C12H18O and a molecular weight of 178.3 g/mol. Its canonical SMILES representation is CCOC1=CC(=CC=C1C)C(C)C. Its reported log P (XLogP) of 3.52 indicates a lipophilic, oil-soluble molecule, which informs how it partitions in a formula. Physical constants below are drawn from PubChem and EPA CompTox public datasets.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular Weight 178.3 g/mol
Boiling Point 237.6 °C
Melting Point -12.40 °C
Flash Point 87.91 °C
Density 0.7696 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure 0.0683 mmHg
Water Solubility 0.0005405 g/L
XLogP 3.52

Perfumer Guide

Note Position
Mid
Volatility
Medium
Primary Odour
Herbal

Alternatives & Comparisons

Ingredients occupying a similar odour space — useful as substitutes or companions when Carvacryl Ethyl Ether is unavailable or restricted.

1
1,4-dimethyl-7-propan-2-ylazulene CAS 489-84-9

Shares citrus, green, herbal character — a candidate substitute or companion in the same odour space.

2
2-methoxy-1-methyl-4-propan-2-ylbenzene CAS 6379-73-3

Shares herbal, spicy, leafy character — a candidate substitute or companion in the same odour space.

3
1,1-diethoxyheptane CAS 688-82-4

Shares citrus, fresh, green character — a candidate substitute or companion in the same odour space.

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Safety & Regulatory

⚠ Regulatory Disclaimer

General reference only. IFRA, REACH and EU Cosmetics Regulation standards update periodically. Consult the current IFRA Standards Library before formulating. Not legal or regulatory advice.

IFRA Status

No IFRA restriction recorded in the data set. This is not a guarantee of unrestricted status — always confirm against the current IFRA Standards Library.

GHS Classification

Signal word: Warning

H302H315H319
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References & Sources

  1. PubChem Compound Summary (NIH) — search by InChIKey
  2. EPA CompTox Chemicals Dashboard — physicochemical & fate data
  3. IFRA Standards Library (49th / 51st Amendment)
Sources: PubChem (NIH) · EPA CompTox · IFRA Standards Library · public GHS classification. Odour descriptors are original editorial summaries of public profiles, not reproduced from any single proprietary source.

Data: PubChem (NIH), EPA CompTox, IFRA. Last reviewed: Jun 2026.

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