Description

β-Sinensal is a high-purity sesquiterpene aldehyde, a key aromatic compound found in citrus oils. This material is essential for creating authentic, natural citrus top notes and enhancing the complexity of flavor and fragrance compositions. It is a critical ingredient for R&D and production in the flavor and fragrance, food and beverage, and personal care industries seeking premium natural character.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A primary building block for creating natural citrus, orange, and mandarin flavor and fragrance profiles.
• Food & Beverage Enhancement: Used to impart fresh, juicy top notes to beverages, confectionery, and dairy products.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Incorporated into fine fragrances, body washes, and lotions for a bright, uplifting citrus aroma.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable chiral intermediate or starting material in the synthesis of other specialty aroma chemicals.
• Natural Product Standard: Used as a reference standard in analytical laboratories for quality control of citrus oils and extracts.
• Household & Industrial Products: Adds a fresh, clean scent to premium cleaning agents, detergents, and air fresheners.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Sinensal
CAS No.	3779-62-2
Molecular Formula	C15H22O
Molecular Weight	218.33 g/mol
Synonyms	β-Sinensal; (2E,6E)-3,7,11-Trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trienal; Sinensal; Dodeca-2,6,10-trienal, 3,7,11-trimethyl-, (E,E)-; FEMA 3141; NSC 406915; (E,E)-3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrienal
EINECS	223-264-7

Quality Control

Our β-Sinensal is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical and isomeric purity, meeting the stringent requirements of flavor and fragrance applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.485 - 1.495
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.880 - 0.900
Optical Rotation	Contact for details

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