Description

Calacone is a high-purity fragrance and flavor compound, also known as 3,4,5,6,6-pentamethyl-3-hepten-2-one. This material is valued for its unique woody, amber-like, and slightly fruity olfactory profile, making it a versatile building block for sophisticated scent and taste compositions. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and fine chemical industries for creating premium consumer products.

Application

• Fragrance Formulation: A key ingredient in perfumery for creating woody, amber, and musk accords in fine fragrances, personal care products, and household cleaners.
• Flavor Creation: Used to impart subtle fruity and woody nuances in flavor systems for beverages, confectionery, and dairy products.
• Aroma Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate for the production of other more complex fragrance molecules.
• Functional Fluids & Solvents: Employed in specialized industrial applications requiring high-purity, volatile ketones.
• Research & Development: Used in analytical laboratories and R&D centers as a reference standard and for novel compound synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calacone
CAS No.	5957-62-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₂O
Molecular Weight	182.30 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4,5,6,6-Pentamethyl-3-hepten-2-one; 3-Hepten-2-one, 3,4,5,6,6-pentamethyl-; Iso E Super® related ketone; Amber ketone; Woody ketone; Pentamethylheptenone
EINECS	227-734-6

Quality Control

Our Calacone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and olfactory profile, consistent with the standards expected by the flavor and fragrance industry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing gas chromatography (GC) purity, optical rotation, and other relevant parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.465 - 1.475
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.860 - 0.880
Optical Rotation	Contact for details

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