Description

1-Octen-3-Yl Propionate is a high-purity ester compound, also known as mushroom alcohol propionate, valued for its unique organoleptic properties. It serves as a key flavor and fragrance intermediate, prized for its ability to impart earthy, mushroom-like notes with a fruity undertone. This makes it an essential ingredient for flavorists and perfumers in the food, beverage, and personal care industries seeking to create complex, naturalistic profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A crucial building block for creating and enhancing savory, earthy, and mushroom-like flavor profiles in processed foods, snacks, and gourmet products.
• Perfumery: Used as a fragrance ingredient to add natural, earthy, and forest-floor nuances to fine fragrances, colognes, and personal care products like soaps and lotions.
• Food Additive Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex flavoring agents and food-grade additives.
• Beverage Flavors: Employed in the development of flavors for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to achieve unique savory or herbal character notes.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical and sensory R&D laboratories for flavor analysis and new product development.
• Aromatherapy & Essential Oil Blending: Used in niche applications to contribute grounding, earthy notes to therapeutic aroma blends.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Octen-3-Yl Propionate
CAS No.	107697-91-6
Molecular Formula	C11H20O2
Molecular Weight	184.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Octen-3-ol, propanoate; 1-Octen-3-yl propanoate; (1-Octen-3-yl) propionate; Propionic acid 1-octen-3-yl ester; Mushroom alcohol propionate; Vinyl amyl carbinyl propionate; 3-Octen-1-ol, propionate (8CI); FEMA 4570
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Quality Control

Our 1-Octen-3-Yl Propionate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and specific physical parameters are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

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, heat, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.425 - 1.435
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.870 - 0.890
Odor	Characteristic, earthy, mushroom-like

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