Description

Fema 3283 CAS NO 13678-60-9 is a high-purity flavor and fragrance compound, specifically 2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal, valued for its powerful, fresh, melon-like aroma. This aldehyde is a key building block for creating complex, natural-smelling fruity and green flavor profiles in a wide range of consumer products. It is essential for flavorists and perfumers in the food & beverage, confectionery, and personal care industries seeking to develop authentic and appealing sensory experiences.

Application

• Flavor Formulation: A primary component for creating and enhancing melon, cucumber, and tropical fruit flavors in beverages, candies, dairy products, and baked goods.
• Fragrance Creation: Used as a top or middle note in fine perfumery and functional perfumes for soaps, detergents, and air fresheners to impart fresh, green, and watery accords.
• Food Additive: Employed as a synthetic flavoring substance in processed foods under regulatory guidelines where its distinct aroma is required.
• Confectionery: Critical for achieving the characteristic ripe melon note in gummies, hard candies, and chewing gum.
• Oral Care Products: Incorporated into toothpastes and mouthwashes to provide a fresh, clean aftertaste.
• Pharmaceutical Flavoring: Used to mask unpleasant tastes in syrups, lozenges, and other medicinal preparations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fema 3283
CAS No.	13678-60-9
Molecular Formula	C9H16O
Molecular Weight	140.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal; Melonal; 2,6-Dimethylhept-5-enal; FEMA 3283; (E)-2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal; 5-Heptenal, 2,6-dimethyl-; Cucumber aldehyde; Melon aldehyde
EINECS	237-190-1

Quality Control

Our Fema 3283 is produced and tested to meet the stringent purity and safety standards required for flavor and fragrance applications. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines, including FEMA GRAS and FCC, where applicable. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to ensure consistency and regulatory compliance for our global customers.

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). This product is easily oxidized; for long-term storage under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen, please contact us. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.441 - 1.445
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.845 - 0.855
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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