Description

1-(2,2,4-Trimethyl-3-Cyclohexen-1-Yl)Ethan-1-One is a high-purity, synthetic fragrance and flavor intermediate known for its unique woody, amber, and tobacco-like olfactory characteristics. This compound is valued for its ability to impart rich, long-lasting, and complex notes to sophisticated fragrance compositions. It is a critical raw material for perfumers and flavorists in the fine fragrance, personal care, and specialty flavor industries seeking to create distinctive and premium sensory experiences.

Application

• Fine Fragrance Creation: Used as a key ingredient in premium perfumes, colognes, and eau de toilettes to provide warm, woody, and amber base notes.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into scented lotions, soaps, shampoos, and deodorants for its stable and appealing aroma profile.
• Household & Air Care: Employed in the formulation of high-end air fresheners, fabric softeners, and cleaning products for a luxurious scent.
• Specialty Flavoring: Used in trace amounts to create or enhance complex flavor profiles, such as tobacco, woody, or spicy notes in niche food and beverage applications.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable building block or intermediate in the synthesis of other more complex fragrance molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2,2,4-Trimethyl-3-Cyclohexen-1-Yl)Ethan-1-One
CAS No.	55695-36-8
Molecular Formula	C11H18O
Molecular Weight	166.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2,2,4-Trimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)ethanone; 2,2,4-Trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-acetone; Amberketone; Trimethyl cyclohexenyl methyl ketone; Iso E Super® (key component); 7-Acetyl-1,1,3,4,4,6-hexamethyltetralin (related tetralin compound); Amber Ketone; Woody Ketone; Amberwood Ketone
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Quality Control

Our 1-(2,2,4-Trimethyl-3-Cyclohexen-1-Yl)Ethan-1-One is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for high-end applications. Each lot is analyzed against stringent internal specifications for identity, assay, and olfactory profile. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and chromatographic data is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your formulation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, oxidizing agents, and heat sources. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.495 - 1.505
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.940 - 0.960
Solubility	Miscible with alcohols and most organic solvents

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