Description

Citronellyl Benzoate is a high-purity fragrance and flavor compound, prized for its unique organoleptic profile. This ester is a key ingredient valued for its ability to impart a sweet, floral, and slightly fruity character with excellent stability and substantivity. It is essential for formulators in the fragrance, flavor, and personal care industries seeking to create sophisticated and long-lasting aromatic products.

Application

• Fragrance Formulation: A core ingredient in fine perfumery, used as a middle to base note in floral, fruity, and oriental compositions for its tenacity and sweet, rosy-berry nuances.
• Flavor Creation: Employed as a flavoring agent to impart sweet, fruity, and berry-like notes in food, beverage, and confectionery products.
• Personal Care Products: Used as a fragrance component and mild fixative in soaps, lotions, shampoos, and other cosmetic formulations.
• Household & Industrial Fragrances: Incorporated into air fresheners, detergents, and fabric softeners for a pleasant and persistent scent.
• Aromatherapy & Candles: Serves as a fragrance oil in diffuser blends, scented candles, and wellness products for its calming floral aroma.

Basic Information

Product Name	Citronellyl Benzoate
CAS No.	10482-77-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₂₄O₂
Molecular Weight	260.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic Acid, 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl Ester; 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl Benzoate; Citronellol Benzoate; Rhodinyl Benzoate; Geranyl Benzoate (related isomer); FEMA 2292
EINECS	233-982-1

Quality Control

Our Citronellyl Benzoate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and olfactory profile, consistent with industry standards for fragrance and flavor ingredients. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic sweet, floral, fruity
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.508 - 1.512
Specific Gravity (25°/25°C)	0.970 - 0.980

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