Description

5,9-Dimethyl-9-Decen-3-Ol is a high-purity, unsaturated tertiary alcohol with a distinctive woody, ambery, and musky odor profile. This compound matters as a versatile and valuable fragrance intermediate, prized for its ability to impart complex, long-lasting olfactory characteristics to fine perfumery and functional products. Manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and specialty chemical industries need it for creating sophisticated aroma chemicals, enhancing product longevity, and developing novel scent accords.

Application

• Fragrance & Perfumery: A key building block for high-end perfumes, imparting woody, ambery, and musky notes with excellent tenacity.
• Flavor & Aroma Chemicals: Used in the synthesis of complex aroma molecules for fine fragrances and functional fragrance applications.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated as a fragrance ingredient in premium lotions, creams, soaps, and deodorants for a sophisticated scent profile.
• Household & Industrial Products: Serves as a fragrance component in detergents, fabric softeners, and air fresheners requiring stable, long-lasting odors.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral intermediate or starting material in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying olfaction, developing new fragrance molecules, and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,9-Dimethyl-9-Decen-3-Ol
CAS No.	19550-54-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₄O
Molecular Weight	184.32 g/mol
Synonyms	5,9-Dimethyl-9-decen-3-ol; 9-Decen-3-ol, 5,9-dimethyl-; (E)-5,9-Dimethyl-9-decen-3-ol; (Z)-5,9-Dimethyl-9-decen-3-ol; Rosalva; Rosalva (Fragrance Ingredient); Super Muguet; Amberwood Alcohol
EINECS	243-180-9

Quality Control

Our 5,9-Dimethyl-9-Decen-3-Ol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including GC and GC-MS, to verify identity, potency, and the absence of undesirable impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, specific rotation (if applicable), and organoleptic properties is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to minimize oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Specific Rotation (Optical Purity)	Contact for details
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.450 - 1.460
Relative Density (20°C)	0.850 - 0.870
Odor	Characteristic woody, ambery, musky

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