Description

1-(1,5,5-Trimethyl-3-Cyclohexen-1-Yl)Ethan-1-One is a high-purity, specialized ketone derivative of terpenoid origin, valued for its unique woody, amber-like fragrance profile. This compound is critical for formulators seeking to create sophisticated, long-lasting, and stable aromatic bases. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the fragrance and flavor industry, as well as by producers of high-end personal care products and fine chemicals.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: A key intermediate and fragrance ingredient for creating woody, ambery, and musky notes in perfumes, colognes, and fine fragrances.
• Personal Care Products: Used in the formulation of premium soaps, lotions, shampoos, and deodorants to impart a stable and distinctive scent character.
• Aromatherapy & Home Scents: Serves as a base note in essential oil blends, diffuser oils, scented candles, and air fresheners.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a valuable chiral building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex pharmaceutical and agrochemical molecules.
• Industrial Deodorants: Employed in specialty applications to mask or neutralize odors in industrial settings or products.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1,5,5-Trimethyl-3-Cyclohexen-1-Yl)Ethan-1-One
CAS No.	68938-56-7
Molecular Formula	C11H18O
Molecular Weight	166.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(1,5,5-Trimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)ethanone; 1-(1,5,5-Trimethylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)ethan-1-one; 3,3,5-Trimethyl-5-cyclohexen-1-yl methyl ketone; Trimethyl cyclohexenyl methyl ketone; Amber ketone; Amberketone; CAS 68938-56-7
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Quality Control

Our 1-(1,5,5-Trimethyl-3-Cyclohexen-1-Yl)Ethan-1-One is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency, purity, and compliance with fragrance industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C. This material is light-sensitive and highly volatile; keep container tightly sealed when not in use and away from heat and ignition sources. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to minimize oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.475 - 1.485
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.925 - 0.945

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