Description

Santalyl Acetate is a valued fragrance and flavor compound derived from sandalwood. This ester is prized for its rich, woody, and balsamic aroma profile, which is crucial for creating sophisticated and long-lasting scent accords. It serves as a key ingredient for perfumers, flavorists, and product formulators in the cosmetics, personal care, and fine fragrance industries seeking authentic sandalwood notes.

Application

• Fine Fragrances & Perfumery: A core component in luxury perfumes, colognes, and aftershaves, providing a warm, woody, and creamy sandalwood base note.
• Personal Care Products: Used in soaps, lotions, shampoos, and deodorants to impart a premium, natural woody fragrance.
• Flavoring Agent: Employed in food and beverage flavorings to add subtle woody, sweet nuances, particularly in specialty applications.
• Aromatherapy & Home Scents: Incorporated into essential oil blends, candles, diffusers, and incense for its calming and grounding aromatic properties.
• Cosmetic Formulations: Adds a distinctive scent profile to high-end skincare and cosmetic products.
• Industrial Deodorants: Used in air fresheners and fabric conditioners for a pleasant, long-lasting woody fragrance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Santalyl Acetate
CAS No.	1323-00-8
Molecular Formula	C17H28O2
Molecular Weight	264.40 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Santalyl acetate; (Z)-α-Santalyl acetate; (Z)-2-[(1S,2R,4R)-2-methyl-3-methylidenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl]ethyl acetate; Santalol acetate; α-Santalol acetate; Sandalwood acetate; Santalyl acetate (mixture of isomers)
EINECS	215-348-5

Quality Control

Our Santalyl Acetate is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for fragrance and flavor applications. We ensure batch-to-batch consistency through rigorous analytical controls, including gas chromatography (GC) and organoleptic evaluation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic woody, balsamic sandalwood odor
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.485 - 1.495
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.970 - 0.985
Optical Rotation	-5° to +5°

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.