Description

2-Cyclohexen-1-Yl Isovalerate is a specialized organic ester compound valued for its unique organoleptic and chemical properties. This chemical is significant for its role as a versatile intermediate and a potential flavor and fragrance ingredient, offering a fruity, green, or woody olfactory character. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the fragrance and flavor industry, as well as by chemical synthesis laboratories developing fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Used as a building block or modifier in the creation of complex aroma compounds, imparting fruity, green, or woody notes to perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions due to the reactive cyclohexene moiety.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Utilized in the research and development of novel drug candidates and bioactive molecules where its ester and olefin functionalities are valuable.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of certain specialty agrochemicals and plant protection agents.
• Polymer & Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polymers with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyclohexen-1-Yl Isovalerate
CAS No.	41321-25-9
Molecular Formula	C11H18O2
Molecular Weight	182.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyclohexen-1-ol, isovalerate; 3,4-Dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one, 6,7-dihydro-; Isovaleric acid 2-cyclohexen-1-yl ester; Cyclohex-2-en-1-yl 3-methylbutanoate; 2-Cyclohexenyl isovalerate; 1-Cyclohexen-3-yl isovalerate (related); beta,γ-Hexenyl isovalerate
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Quality Control

Our 2-Cyclohexen-1-Yl Isovalerate is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal quality standards.

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 heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.450 - 1.460
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.930 - 0.950

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