Description

(E)-2-(3,3-Dimethylcyclohexylidene)-Ethanol is a high-value, unsaturated alcohol intermediate with a distinctive woody-amber character. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of sophisticated fragrance ingredients and fine chemicals. Industries that need it include fragrance and flavor houses, cosmetic ingredient manufacturers, and specialty chemical producers seeking to create unique organoleptic profiles or complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of high-impact amber, woody, and musky aroma chemicals for perfumery and personal care products.
• Cosmetic Ingredient Synthesis: Used in the production of specialty esters and other derivatives that function as active ingredients or sensory modifiers in cosmetics.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a chiral building block or a reactive olefin component in multi-step organic syntheses for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Functional Polymer Additives: Can be incorporated into polymer backbones to modify properties like flexibility, adhesion, or to introduce specific functional groups.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-2-(3,3-Dimethylcyclohexylidene)-Ethanol
CAS No.	30346-27-1
Molecular Formula	C10H18O
Molecular Weight	154.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(1E)-3,3-Dimethylcyclohexylidene]ethanol; 3,3-Dimethyl-1-cyclohexylideneethanol; (E)-3,3-Dimethyl-1-cyclohexylideneethanol; (E)-2-(3,3-Dimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)ethanol; 2-(3,3-Dimethylcyclohexylidene)ethan-1-ol; Amberwood alcohol derivative; Timberol® related intermediate
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Quality Control

Our (E)-2-(3,3-Dimethylcyclohexylidene)-Ethanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and isomeric consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at 15-25°C. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation and to minimize headspace in partially used containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomeric Purity ((E)-isomer)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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