Description

6-tert-Butyloctahydrocoumarin is a synthetic fragrance chemical belonging to the coumarin family, valued for its unique woody, ambergris-like, and tobacco scent profile. This compound is a key ingredient for creating sophisticated, long-lasting base notes in fine perfumery and functional fragrance applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the fragrance and flavor industry, as well as producers of personal care, home care, and air care products requiring stable, high-impact aroma chemicals.

Application

• Fine Fragrance Formulation: Used as a base note to impart woody, ambergris, and tobacco nuances in perfumes, colognes, and eau de toilettes.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into soaps, shower gels, lotions, and deodorants for its stable and persistent scent character.
• Home & Air Care: A key component in detergents, fabric softeners, and air fresheners to provide a warm, elegant background aroma.
• Functional Fragrances: Employed in technical applications where a stable, non-discoloring fragrance with good tenacity is required.
• Flavor Enhancer: Used in trace amounts to add complex woody and tobacco notes to certain specialty flavor creations.
• Aroma Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a building block for the synthesis of other more complex fragrance molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-tert-Butyloctahydrocoumarin
CAS No.	21197-51-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₈O₂
Molecular Weight	252.40 g/mol
Synonyms	6-tert-Butyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-octahydrocoumarin; 6-tert-Butyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-octahydro-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one; 6-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)octahydro-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one; Timberol® (Trade Name); Timberol; Ambergris Odorant; Woody Coumarin; Synthetic Ambergris Replacer
EINECS	244-254-6

Quality Control

Our fragrance-grade 6-tert-Butyloctahydrocoumarin is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. It is manufactured in compliance with IFRA guidelines and relevant industry standards for fragrance materials. Comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, IR, and organoleptic evaluation, is performed. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and olfactory profile is provided with every shipment.

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 and heat sources to maintain product integrity and shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic woody, ambergris, tobacco
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.485 - 1.495
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.970 - 0.990
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and oils

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