Dihydromyrcenol

Dihydromyrcenol is a synthetic fragrance compound widely used in perfumes, personal care products and household items.

It belongs to the family of acyclic monoterpene alcohols and is known for its fresh, citrusy, and slightly floral scent, often compared to lime, bergamot, and lavender.

Uses & Applications:

• Perfumery: Commonly used in colognes and fresh, clean-smelling fragrances.
• Personal Care Products: Found in soaps, shampoos, deodorants, and body washes.
• Household Products: Used in detergents and air fresheners for its strong, lasting freshness.
• Blending: Often combined with citrus, lavender, and woody notes to enhance brightness.

Dihydromyrcenol is highly valued for its ability to impart a modern, clean, and refreshing character to fragrances, making it a staple in many “blue” or “aquatic” colognes and commercial scents.

It has fresh cool metallic lime citrus floral bergamot notes almost ubiquitous of mens Creed fragrances as well as being prevalent in many other mainstream creations such as Cool Water, Eternity, Polo Sport and Drakkar Noir etc.

When added to a feminine style fragrance Dihydro Myrcenol helps give the fragrance a unisex non-binary character.

Powerful, fresh Lime like material with a floral, citrus and sweet odour and little to no terpenic undertones.

Product specification.

CAS No: 18479-58-8
Odour Description (decreasing): Cologne, Fresh, Clean, Lime, Lavender, Bergamot, Citrus
Odour Strength: Medium (recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less)
Usage: Effective from the smallest traces, through to 8% up to a maximum of 75% of the fragrance concentrate
Substantivity: 16 hour(s) at 100%
Solvent: None
Synonyms: 2,6-dimethyloct-7-en-2-ol, DHM, Dihydro Myrcenol
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O
IFRA:

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements:

• H315 Causes skin irritation.
• H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary statements:

• P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352+P332+P313 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If Skin Irritation occurs. Get medical advice / attention.
• P305+P351+P338+P337+P313 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
• P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.