Description

3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-Diene-1-Thiol is a sulfur-containing terpenoid derivative, recognized for its potent and distinctive aroma profile. This compound is of significant commercial interest as a key flavor and fragrance intermediate, particularly valued for its contribution to tropical, citrus, and grapefruit notes. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance (F&F) industry, as well as by research and development laboratories focusing on aroma chemistry and synthetic pathways.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: A critical building block for synthesizing complex aroma chemicals, imparting fresh, citrusy, and tropical nuances to perfumes, colognes, and fine fragrances.
• Food & Beverage Flavors: Used in the creation of natural-identical flavorings for beverages, confectionery, and dairy products, enhancing grapefruit, passionfruit, and citrus flavor profiles.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis for producing more complex sulfur-containing terpenes and other specialty aroma molecules.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D settings for studying structure-odor relationships and developing new synthetic methodologies in flavor chemistry.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into formulations for soaps, shower gels, and lotions to provide a fresh, uplifting scent character.
• Household Products: Applied in air fresheners, detergents, and cleaning products to deliver a clean, fruity fragrance note.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-Diene-1-Thiol
CAS No.	38237-00-2
Molecular Formula	C10H18S
Molecular Weight	170.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethyl-2,6-octadiene-8-thiol; Grapefruit Mercaptan; 1-Mercapto-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadiene; p-Menth-1-ene-8-thiol; 8-Mercapto-p-mentha-1-ene; Sulfuroterpinolene; Thiogeraniol; Tropical Sulfur
EINECS	253-862-4

Quality Control

Our production of 3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-Diene-1-Thiol adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including GC, GC-MS, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) in a cool, well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize volatility and oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.495 - 1.505
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.890 - 0.910
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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