Dimetol™ (Givaudan) AC

Synonyms:
– Floretol
– Freesia heptanol
– Freesiol
– Lolitol (IFF)
– 2,6-dimethylheptan-2-ol
– dimethyl heptanol
– Lanmetol

Dimetol™ is a versatile fragrance widely used in perfumery for its fresh, natural character.

Here are some of the ways it is used in perfumes:

Top Notes : Dimetol™ is often used as a top note in perfumes to create a fresh, citrusy and floral scent. It pairs well with other citrus and floral notes.

Heart Notes : It can also be used in the heart of the fragrance to add a soft and refined note that complements floral and woody heart notes.

Blending : Dimetol™ blends well with other fruity, floral and woody scents such as lavender, bergamot, rose and jasmine. It can be used to create a harmonious and balanced fragrance composition.

Enhancement of the scent : This fragrance is often used to enhance the overall freshness and vibrancy of a perfume.

Dimetol™ is particularly effective in creating fresh, citrusy and floral fragrance profiles and is often combined with other citrus and floral notes to create vibrant, energetic perfume compositions.

It is synthesized from 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one and methylmagnesium chloride by a Grignard reaction*, followed by hydrogenation.

* A Grignard reaction is an organic chemical reaction in which a Grignard reagent reacts with an electrophile, usually a carbonyl compound, to form an alcohol. Grignard reagents are organomagnesium compounds with the general formula RMgX, where R is an alkyl or aryl group and X is a halide (such as chloride, bromide, or iodide).

The Grignard reaction is a powerful method in organic synthesis and is widely used to build complex molecules.