Description

Citronellyl Caproate is a high-purity ester fragrance compound prized for its unique olfactory profile. It serves as a versatile and stable building block for creating sophisticated, long-lasting fruity and floral scent accords in fine perfumery. This material is essential for fragrance houses, flavorists, and manufacturers of personal care and household products seeking to enhance their formulations with a natural, rosy-fruity character.

Application

• Fine Fragrance Formulation: A key ingredient in perfumes, eau de toilettes, and colognes, imparting rosy, fruity, and slightly waxy notes reminiscent of rose and apple.
• Personal Care Products: Used in soaps, shower gels, shampoos, lotions, and deodorants to provide a stable and pleasant fragrance.
• Flavor Creation: Employed as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products to add fruity nuances, often in apple, pear, and berry flavor profiles.
• Household & Air Care: Incorporated into detergents, fabric softeners, candles, and air fresheners for its tenacious and appealing scent.
• Industrial Aromatics: Used in technical applications where a specific, stable fragrance is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Citronellyl Caproate
CAS No.	10580-25-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₀O₂
Molecular Weight	254.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Citronellyl Hexanoate; 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl hexanoate; Hexanoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl ester; 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, hexanoate; Rhodinyl caproate; FEMA 3668
EINECS	234-169-5

Quality Control

Our Citronellyl Caproate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and olfactory characteristics, consistent with industry standards for fragrance and flavor ingredients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, physical properties, and organoleptic assessment is provided with every shipment.

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, fruity-rosy
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450
Specific Gravity (25°/25°C)	0.870 - 0.880
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

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