Description

5-Furfurylidene-2,2,3-Trimethylcyclopentanone is a specialized fragrance and flavor intermediate known for its unique organoleptic properties. This compound is valued for its ability to impart warm, woody, and ambery notes with a subtle spicy character, making it a powerful tool for perfumers and flavorists. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the fine fragrance, personal care, and food flavoring industries for creating sophisticated and complex scent and taste profiles.

Application

• Fine Fragrance Creation: Used as a key ingredient in perfumes, eau de toilettes, and colognes to build warm, amber, and woody base notes.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into soaps, shower gels, lotions, and deodorants to provide long-lasting and appealing scent profiles.
• Food & Beverage Flavoring: Employed as a flavor component to enhance or create spicy, woody nuances in savory applications and specialty beverages.
• Household & Industrial Fragrances: Used in air fresheners, detergents, and fabric softeners for its stable and diffusive aromatic qualities.
• Aromatherapy & Candles: Serves as a component in essential oil blends and scented candles for its warm and grounding olfactory characteristics.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a valuable intermediate for the synthesis of other more complex fragrance and flavor molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Furfurylidene-2,2,3-Trimethylcyclopentanone
CAS No.	17386-72-0
Molecular Formula	C13H16O2
Molecular Weight	204.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Furfurylidene Trimethylcyclopentanone; 2,2,3-Trimethyl-5-furfurylidenecyclopentanone; Trimethyl Furfurylidene Cyclopentanone; Amberketal; Amberketone; Amber Ketal; Amber Ketone; Furan Ketone
EINECS	241-418-5

Quality Control

Our 5-Furfurylidene-2,2,3-Trimethylcyclopentanone is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and specific impurities. Our quality commitment aligns with the standards expected by the fragrance and flavor industries, including IFRA guidelines where applicable.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.520 - 1.530
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.050 - 1.070

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