Description

Angustione is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene ketone, a compound of significant interest in flavor, fragrance, and pharmaceutical research. Its unique organoleptic profile and biological activity make it a valuable building block for high-value applications. This product is essential for R&D and production teams in the flavor & fragrance, cosmetics, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used as a key intermediate or aroma chemical in the creation of complex, woody, and ambergris-like fragrance accords and specialty flavors.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a chiral starting material or reference standard in the synthesis of novel bioactive compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into premium formulations for its distinctive scent profile and potential as a natural-derived ingredient.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate for organic chemists in the preparation of more complex sesquiterpenoids and other specialty molecules.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized as a pure reference compound for analytical method development, metabolic studies, and biological screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	Angustione
CAS No.	641-11-2
Molecular Formula	C15H24O
Molecular Weight	220.35 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Angustione; (1R,4R,4aR,8aS)-4-Isopropyl-1,6-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,7,8,8a-octahydronaphthalen-1-ol; 1(10)-Aromadendren-9-one; 9-Oxo-1(10)-aromadendrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Angustione is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability, purity, and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Refractive Index	Contact for details
Specific Gravity	Contact for details

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