Description

Dihydroactinidiolide is a naturally occurring lactone compound prized for its unique organoleptic properties. It serves as a key fragrance and flavor ingredient, imparting a characteristic sweet, tobacco-like, and tea-like aroma with subtle fruity nuances. This versatile compound is essential for formulators in the flavor and fragrance industry, as well as researchers in phytochemistry and natural product synthesis.

Application

• Fragrance Formulation: Used as a base note in perfumery to create complex, warm, and natural tobacco, tea, and hay accords.
• Flavor Enhancement: Incorporated into food and beverage flavorings to add depth and natural character, particularly in tobacco, tea, honey, and fruit flavor profiles.
• Aroma Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a valuable building block in the synthesis of more complex fragrance molecules.
• Cosmetic Ingredients: Employed in premium cosmetic and personal care products for its distinctive and long-lasting scent.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Used to enhance and round off the natural aroma of tobacco products.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Utilized as a standard or reagent in studies related to plant volatiles, pheromones, and natural product chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dihydroactinidiolide
CAS No.	17092-92-1
Molecular Formula	C11H16O2
Molecular Weight	180.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5-Dihydro-5,5-dimethyl-4-(3-oxobutyl)-2(3H)-furanone; 5,5-Dimethyl-4-(3-oxobutyl)dihydro-2(3H)-furanone; Actinidiolide, dihydro-; Dihydroactinidiolide; 2(3H)-Furanone, 4,5-dihydro-5,5-dimethyl-4-(3-oxobutyl)-; Tobacco Lactone; Tea Lactone; 4,5-Dihydroactinidiolide
EINECS	241-158-1

Quality Control

We maintain stringent quality control protocols for Dihydroactinidiolide to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for high-end applications. Our quality assurance includes comprehensive analysis via GC, GC-MS, and HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific tests 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 strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.475 - 1.485
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.040 - 1.060
Solubility	Miscible with alcohol and oils

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