Description

Valencene is a high-purity, naturally occurring sesquiterpene valued for its distinctive woody, citrus, and fresh orange aroma. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and flavoring agent, prized for its natural origin and consistent organoleptic profile. It is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and food industries seeking to create authentic citrus notes and complex aromatic blends.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key building block for creating natural citrus, grapefruit, and woody aroma profiles in perfumes, colognes, and air fresheners.
• Food & Beverage: Used as a flavoring agent to impart fresh orange and citrus notes to beverages, confectionery, and dairy products.
• Aroma Chemicals Synthesis: Serves as a premium starting material for the synthesis of other valuable aroma compounds like nootkatone.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into formulations for soaps, shampoos, and lotions to provide a fresh, natural scent.
• Natural Product Extraction & Isolation: Used as a reference standard in analytical laboratories for quality control of citrus oils and natural extracts.
• Research & Development: Employed in biochemical and pharmacological studies exploring the properties of sesquiterpenes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Valencene
CAS No.	4630-07-3
Molecular Formula	C15H24
Molecular Weight	204.35 g/mol
Synonyms	(+)-Valencene; 1(10),11-Eremophiladiene; 4,4a,5,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,4a-dimethyl-6-(1-methylethenyl)-2(3H)-Naphthalenone (incorrect but common); Nootkatene; Valencen; Vetivene; Eremophila-1(10),11-diene; NSC 406915
EINECS	225-052-5

Quality Control

Our Valencene is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with standards relevant to the flavor, fragrance, and food industries, ensuring reliable performance in your formulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized and should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.498 - 1.508
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.910 - 0.920
Optical Rotation (20°C)	+88° to +98°

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