Description

(E)-6-Methylhept-3-En-1-Ol is a high-purity, unsaturated aliphatic alcohol with a distinctive green, floral, and slightly fruity odor profile. This compound matters as a versatile and valuable fragrance intermediate, prized for its ability to impart fresh, natural nuances to complex scent formulations. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance (F&F) industry, as well as by producers of fine chemicals and aroma chemicals for high-end personal care and household products.

Application

• Fragrance Ingredient: A key building block for creating fresh, green, and floral top notes in perfumes, colognes, and eau de toilettes.
• Flavor Modifier: Used in trace amounts to enhance or modify fruity and green flavor profiles in specialty food and beverage applications.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial chiral intermediate in the synthesis of more complex aroma molecules and pheromones.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into soaps, shampoos, lotions, and deodorants to provide a clean, natural scent character.
• Household Products: Used in the formulation of detergents, fabric softeners, and air fresheners for its diffusive and pleasant odor.
• Fine Chemical Intermediate: Employed in organic synthesis for pharmaceutical research and the production of specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-6-Methylhept-3-En-1-Ol
CAS No.	68900-88-9
Molecular Formula	C8H16O
Molecular Weight	128.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-6-Methyl-3-hepten-1-ol; (3E)-6-Methyl-3-hepten-1-ol; 6-Methyl-3-hepten-1-ol, (E)-; 3-Hepten-1-ol, 6-methyl-, (3E)-; Leaf Alcohol derivative; Floralol; Floralol (terpenoid)
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Quality Control

Our (E)-6-Methylhept-3-En-1-Ol is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, IR, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity, isomeric purity (E-isomer), and organoleptic quality consistent with industry standards for fragrance ingredients. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomeric Purity (E-isomer, GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.840 - 0.860

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