Cyclamen alcohol (CAS 4756-19-8) — Mid Note Fragrance Ingredient

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terpenic

Cyclamen alcohol

CAS 4756-19-8

Note
mid
Volatility
low
MW
192.3
Data as of: Jun 2026

What Is Cyclamen alcohol?

Cyclamen alcohol (CAS 4756-19-8) is an aroma chemical used as a fragrance and flavour ingredient. Its odour is described as floral, green and sweet, placing it within the terpenic family as a mid note with low volatility. With a molecular weight of 192.3 (formula C13H20O), it is handled by perfumers as a building block for compositions where a floral character is desired. The data below is compiled from public chemical and regulatory sources.

Safety Profile

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CAS
4756-19-8
Formula
C13H20O
MW
192.3
InChIKey
RQRYGVZUUYYXGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Cyclamen alcohol 2D structure

Cyclamen alcohol
C13H20O
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What Does Cyclamen alcohol Smell Like?

The odour profile of Cyclamen alcohol is reported as floral, green, sweet, woody. The dominant facet is its floral 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

Cyclamen alcohol has the molecular formula C13H20O and a molecular weight of 192.3 g/mol. Its canonical SMILES representation is CC(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC(C)CO. Its reported log P (XLogP) of 3.40 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 192.3 g/mol
Boiling Point 274.1 °C
Melting Point 33.85 °C
Flash Point 123.6 °C
Density 0.8046 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure 0.001054 mmHg
Water Solubility 0.0004651 g/L
XLogP 3.40

Perfumer Guide

Note Position
Mid
Volatility
Low
Primary Odour
Floral

Alternatives & Comparisons

Ingredients occupying a similar odour space — useful as substitutes or companions when Cyclamen alcohol is unavailable or restricted.

1
3-(p-tert-Butylphenyl)-2-methylpropanol CAS 56107-04-1

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

2
2-[(1R,3S,4S)-4-ethenyl-4-methyl-3-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexyl]propan-2-ol CAS 639-99-6

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

3
Anisyl acetate (isomer unspecified) CAS 1331-83-5

Shares balsamic, floral, 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

Listed in the IFRA 51st Amendment (status: prohibition_specification).

GHS Classification

Signal word: Warning

H317

Odour detection threshold (air): 0.0002 ppb — a literature-curated value indicating its potency in the vapour phase.

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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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