Description

Octahydrocoumarin is a saturated derivative of coumarin, valued for its unique organoleptic properties and structural versatility as a chemical intermediate. This compound is particularly significant for its ability to impart woody, sweet, and coumarinic notes, making it a key component in sophisticated fragrance and flavor creation. It serves the needs of the flavor and fragrance industry, as well as research and development sectors focused on synthetic organic chemistry and material science.

Application

• Fragrance Industry: A foundational material for creating complex accords with woody, sweet, and tobacco-like nuances in fine perfumery and functional perfumes.
• Flavor Formulation: Used as a flavoring agent to impart sweet, coumarin-like, and hay-like notes in food and beverage products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate or starting material in the synthesis of more complex heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceuticals.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying hydrogenation processes, fragrance structure-activity relationships, and novel material properties.
• Functional Fluids: Investigated for potential use as a high-boiling point solvent or additive in specialty chemical formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octahydrocoumarin
CAS No.	4430-31-3
Molecular Formula	C9H14O2
Molecular Weight	154.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Perhydrocoumarin; 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10-Octahydro-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one; 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one, 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10-octahydro-; Octahydro-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one; Dihydrocoumarin, hexahydro-; Hexahydrodihydrocoumarin
EINECS	224-618-0

Quality Control

Our Octahydrocoumarin is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer grades suitable for fragrance, flavor, and industrial applications, with specifications aligned with industry standards such as FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and physical parameters, is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and quality assurance for your production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.480 - 1.490
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.040 - 1.060
Solubility	Miscible with alcohol and oils; insoluble in water

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