Description

Cedryl Formate CAS NO 39900-38-4 is a high-purity fragrance and flavor compound, a formate ester of cedrol. This material is valued for its unique, persistent woody-amber character with sweet, balsamic undertones, making it a powerful and versatile ingredient in sophisticated scent and flavor compositions. It is an essential building block for perfumers and flavorists seeking to create or enhance complex, long-lasting profiles. Key industries that rely on this specialty chemical include fine fragrance, personal care, household products, and high-end flavor creation.

Application

• Fine Fragrance & Perfumery: A core ingredient for imparting warm, woody, and ambery base notes in perfumes, colognes, and eau de toilettes.
• Personal Care Products: Used in soaps, shampoos, lotions, and deodorants to provide a stable, elegant woody fragrance character.
• Household & Industrial Fragrances: Employed in detergents, fabric softeners, air fresheners, and cleaning products for its tenacious scent profile.
• Flavor Industry: Utilized to create or modify woody, balsamic, and slightly sweet nuances in specialty food and beverage flavorings.
• Aromatherapy & Candles: Incorporated into essential oil blends and scented candles for its grounding, warm aromatic properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate or starting material for the synthesis of other high-value fragrance and flavor compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cedryl Formate
CAS No.	39900-38-4
Molecular Formula	C16H26O2
Molecular Weight	250.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Cedryl formate; Cedrol formate; 8αH-4α,8-Dimethyl-2-isopropenyl-1,2,3,4,4α,5,6,7-octahydronaphthalen-1-yl formate; (1R,4aS,8aR)-4a,8-Dimethyl-2-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-octahydronaphthalen-1-yl formate; Cedrenyl formate; Formic acid, cedryl ester; Timberol formate (related); Cedramber (trade name context).
EINECS	254-680-9

Quality Control

Our Cedryl Formate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical tests including gas chromatography (GC), infrared spectroscopy (IR), and specific gravity determination. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment, detailing purity, identity, and key physical parameters to meet the stringent requirements of the fragrance and flavor industries.

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/59-77°F). Keep away from strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizing agents. The material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled in a manner that minimizes prolonged exposure to air to maintain its organoleptic properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Odor	Characteristic woody, ambery, balsamic
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.000 - 1.020
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.495 - 1.510
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

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