Description

3,7-Dimethyl-1-Octyl Formate is a synthetic ester compound with the CAS registry number 68214-06-2. It serves as a versatile intermediate and functional ingredient, valued for its specific fragrance profile and chemical reactivity. This product is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create unique organoleptic characteristics or synthesize more complex molecules.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Used as a key building block or modifier in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals, imparting fresh, fruity, or floral notes to fine fragrances, personal care products, and food flavorings.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a protected form of the corresponding alcohol (3,7-dimethyl-1-octanol, tetrahydrolinalool) or as an ester component in transesterification and condensation reactions for pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates.
• Personal Care Formulations: Employed as a solvent or carrier for active ingredients in cosmetics and toiletries, leveraging its volatility and compatibility with other organic compounds.
• Industrial & Functional Fluids: Can serve as a component in specialty lubricants, plasticizers, or as a high-boiling point solvent in various chemical processing applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,7-Dimethyl-1-Octyl Formate
CAS No.	68214-06-2
Molecular Formula	C11H22O2
Molecular Weight	186.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Formic Acid 3,7-Dimethyl-1-Octyl Ester; Tetrahydrolinalyl Formate; 3,7-Dimethyloctyl Formate; 1-Octanol, 3,7-dimethyl-, formate; Dihydrocitronellyl Formate; (3,7-Dimethyloctyl) methanoate; Linalool Tetrahydride Formate
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Quality Control

Our 3,7-Dimethyl-1-Octyl Formate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and consistent organoleptic properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, odor profile, and physical constants are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.440
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.860 - 0.880
Odor	Characteristic, fresh-floral

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