Description

2-Methylpropanoic Acid 1,3,3-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]Heptan-2-Yl Ester is a high-purity specialty ester valued for its unique woody, amber-like fragrance profile and excellent stability. This compound is essential for formulators seeking to create sophisticated, long-lasting aromatic notes in premium consumer products. It is primarily utilized by the fragrance and flavor industry, as well as in the production of high-end personal care items and fine chemicals.

Application

• Fragrance Industry: A key intermediate and fragrance ingredient for creating complex woody, ambery, and sandalwood-type accords in perfumes, colognes, and fine fragrances.
• Personal Care Products: Used as a scent component in luxury soaps, lotions, shampoos, and other cosmetic formulations requiring a stable, persistent fragrance.
• Flavoring Agent: Employed in trace amounts to impart or enhance specific woody or balsamic notes in specialty food flavorings.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block or protecting group in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its sterically hindered structure.
• Household Products: Incorporated into premium air fresheners, detergents, and fabric softeners to provide a high-quality, enduring scent.
• Industrial Aromatics: Used in functional perfumery for technical products where odor masking or a specific fragrance profile is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylpropanoic Acid 1,3,3-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]Heptan-2-Yl Ester
CAS No.	67845-32-3
Molecular Formula	C15H26O2
Molecular Weight	238.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Isobutyric Acid, 1,3,3-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-yl Ester; 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-norbornanyl Isobutyrate; Isobornyl Isobutyrate; Sandenol; 2-Norbornanol, 1,3,3-trimethyl-, 2-isobutyrate; Fenchyl Isobutyrate (related isomer); Woody Isobutyrate Ester
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methylpropanoic Acid 1,3,3-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]Heptan-2-Yl Ester is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity, consistent olfactory profile, and compliance with relevant industry standards such as IFRA and RIFM guidelines for fragrance materials. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity limits is provided with each shipment.

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 acids, strong oxidizers, and heat sources. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent volatility loss and maintain fragrance integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.4680 - 1.4720
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.960 - 0.970
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

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