Description

2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-Ol CAS NO 54345-59-4 is a versatile monoterpenoid alcohol with a characteristic woody, floral aroma. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and fragrance ingredient, prized for its ability to impart complex olfactory notes. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavors and fragrances, cosmetics, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking high-purity aroma chemicals and building blocks.

Application

• Fragrance & Perfumery: A key component in creating woody, ambery, and floral scent profiles for fine perfumes, colognes, and personal care products.
• Flavoring Agent: Used to enhance or create specific flavor notes in food and beverage applications, contributing to complex taste profiles.
• Cosmetic Ingredients: Incorporated into lotions, creams, and soaps as a functional fragrance component.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial chiral intermediate or starting material in the synthesis of more complex terpenoids, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.
• Aromatherapy & Home Scents: Used in the formulation of essential oil blends, diffuser oils, candles, and air fresheners.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and organic synthesis research within academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-Ol
CAS No.	54345-59-4
Molecular Formula	C9H16O
Molecular Weight	140.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyclohexen-1-ol, 2,6,6-trimethyl-; 2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexenol; 2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-ol; 3,3,6-Trimethyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydrobenzyl alcohol; Dihydro-β-ionol; 8,9-Dihydro-β-ionol
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Quality Control

Our 2,6,6-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-Ol is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for fragrance, flavor, and synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.470 - 1.480
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.910 - 0.930

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