Description

3,3,6-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]Hexan-2-One is a high-purity bicyclic ketone with a unique camphoraceous and woody odor profile. This compound matters as a versatile and potent fragrance intermediate, prized for its ability to impart complex, long-lasting olfactory characteristics to premium formulations. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the flavors and fragrances, cosmetics, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking to create sophisticated scent profiles.

Application

• Fragrance Ingredient: A key intermediate for synthesizing high-value aroma chemicals with woody, amber, and musk nuances.
• Flavor Enhancer: Used in trace amounts to create complex flavor profiles in specialty food and beverage applications.
• Cosmetic Formulations: Incorporated into perfumes, lotions, and personal care products for its distinctive and stable scent character.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a chiral building block or starting material for pharmaceuticals and other fine chemicals due to its rigid bicyclic structure.
• Functional Fluids & Additives: Potential use in the development of specialty solvents or performance additives where specific odor masking is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3,6-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]Hexan-2-One
CAS No.	53966-40-8
Molecular Formula	C9H14O
Molecular Weight	138.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3,6-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-2-one; 2-Norbornanone, 1,3,3-trimethyl-; 1,3,3-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-2-one; Trimethylbicyclohexanone; FEMA 4680; (1R,5S)-1,3,3-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-2-one; (1S,5R)-1,3,3-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-2-one
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Quality Control

Our 3,3,6-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.0]Hexan-2-One is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and IR analysis, to ensure high purity and consistent olfactory quality. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles 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 at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.470 - 1.480
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.950 - 0.970

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