Description

Isopulegyl Formate is a versatile fragrance and flavor intermediate prized for its fresh, minty-herbaceous olfactory profile. This ester compound is essential for formulators seeking to create complex, natural-smelling accords in high-value consumer products. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance (F&F), personal care, and household products industries.

Application

• Fragrance Formulation: A key building block for creating fresh, green, and minty top notes in fine perfumes, colognes, and body sprays.
• Flavor Enhancement: Used to impart or reinforce cool, minty nuances in oral care products (toothpaste, mouthwash), confectionery, and beverages.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into soaps, shower gels, shampoos, and deodorants to provide a clean, refreshing scent character.
• Household & Industrial Scents: Applied in air fresheners, detergents, fabric softeners, and cleaning agents for its stable and pleasant aroma.
• Aromatherapy & Diffuser Oils: Serves as a component in essential oil blends and aroma diffuser formulations for its herbal-minty qualities.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral intermediate or starting material in the synthesis of more complex flavor and pharmaceutical compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isopulegyl Formate
CAS No.	10588-15-5
Molecular Formula	C11H18O2
Molecular Weight	182.26 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl formate; (1R,2S,5R)-Isopulegyl formate; (-)-Isopulegyl formate; p-Menth-8-en-3-yl formate; Formic acid isopulegyl ester; 2-Isopropenyl-5-methylcyclohexyl formate
EINECS	234-190-0

Quality Control

Our Isopulegyl Formate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, optical rotation, and identity. Our quality commitment aligns with standards relevant to the flavor and fragrance industry, including ISO 9001 and IFRA compliance guidelines.

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, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Optical Rotation	-20° to -25°
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.460 - 1.470
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.950 - 0.970

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