Description

Cyclohexyl Formate CAS NO 4351-54-6 is a versatile organic ester valued for its pleasant, fruity aroma and utility as a chemical intermediate. This compound matters to industrial buyers for its role in creating high-value flavors, fragrances, and specialty polymers. It is needed by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, pharmaceutical, and polymer synthesis industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent and fragrance component, imparting fruity notes to food products, beverages, and perfumes.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals.
• Solvent and Plasticizer: Functions as a specialty solvent for resins, coatings, and inks, and as a plasticizer in certain polymer formulations.
• Polymer Industry: Employed in the production of specialty polymers and as a monomer or co-monomer in specific polymerization processes.
• Research and Development: Utilized in laboratory settings for method development and as a reference standard in analytical chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclohexyl Formate
CAS No.	4351-54-6
Molecular Formula	C7H12O2
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclohexyl methanoate; Formic acid cyclohexyl ester; Cyclohexanol formate; Cyclohexyl ester of formic acid; Hexahydrophenyl formate
EINECS	224-419-8

Quality Control

Our Cyclohexyl Formate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, acids, and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.444
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.975 - 0.985
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2%

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