Description

trans-Ocimene CAS NO 6874-10-8 is a naturally occurring, highly volatile monoterpene hydrocarbon, prized for its fresh, woody, and herbaceous aromatic profile. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a versatile fragrance and flavor intermediate, as well as a key starting material for the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, food, and cosmetic industries seeking to create natural, green, or complex scent and taste profiles.

Application

• Fragrance & Perfumery: A key top-note ingredient for imparting fresh, green, and citrusy nuances in fine fragrances, personal care products, and air fresheners.
• Flavor Industry: Used as a flavoring agent to add herbal and citrus notes to food products, beverages, and confectionery.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial chiral building block and intermediate in the industrial synthesis of other high-value terpenoids and aroma compounds.
• Cosmetics & Toiletries: Incorporated into formulations for soaps, shampoos, and lotions to provide a natural, uplifting scent character.
• Agrochemicals: Investigated for use in semiochemicals and as a component in botanical insect repellents or attractants.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studies in organic chemistry, phytochemistry, and natural product synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-Ocimene
CAS No.	6874-10-8
Molecular Formula	C10H16
Molecular Weight	136.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-Ocimene; trans-β-Ocimene; (E)-3,7-Dimethyl-1,3,6-octatriene; β-trans-Ocimene; Alloocimene; Ocimene, (E)-; FEMA 3539; 1,3,6-Octatriene, 3,7-dimethyl-, (3E)-
EINECS	229-990-3

Quality Control

Our trans-Ocimene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer grades suitable for fragrance, flavor, and technical applications, with specifications tailored to meet your requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles via GC/FID and GC/MS, is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C/59-77°F). This product is highly volatile and easily oxidized; it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) and keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0% (trans-Ocimene)
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.798 - 0.808
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.485 - 1.495
Related Substances (GC)	Total other terpenes ≤ 5.0%

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