Description

Ethyl 3-Methyl-3-Phenylglycidate is a high-value aromatic ester widely recognized for its intense, sweet, fruity, and strawberry-like odor profile. This compound is a cornerstone ingredient in the creation of sophisticated fragrance and flavor compositions, prized for its powerful olfactory characteristics and stability. It is an essential raw material for perfumers and flavorists serving the cosmetics, personal care, fine fragrance, and food flavoring industries.

Application

• Fragrance Formulation: A key component in creating top and middle notes for perfumes, colognes, body sprays, and scented lotions, imparting sweet, fruity, and berry-like nuances.
• Flavor Creation: Used as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products to replicate strawberry, raspberry, and other red fruit flavors.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into soaps, shampoos, conditioners, and shower gels to provide a pleasant and lasting fruity scent.
• Household Products: Utilized in air fresheners, fabric softeners, and cleaning agents to deliver appealing fruity aromas.
• Aromatherapy & Candles: Serves as a fragrance component in essential oil blends and scented candles for its uplifting and sweet character.
• Industrial Deodorants: Applied in masking agents for industrial products that require a pleasant olfactory profile.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-Methyl-3-Phenylglycidate
CAS No.	77-83-8
Molecular Formula	C12H14O3
Molecular Weight	206.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-Methyl-3-phenyloxiranecarboxylate; Strawberry Aldehyde; Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate; Ethyl α,β-Epoxy-β-methylhydrocinnamate; Ethyl 2,3-Epoxy-3-methyl-3-phenylpropionate; Aldehyde C-16 (Strawberry); Fraise (Strawberry) Aldehyde; 3-Methyl-3-phenylglycidic Acid Ethyl Ester
EINECS	201-060-1

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-Methyl-3-Phenylglycidate is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure consistency and purity for flavor and fragrance applications. We adhere to relevant industry standards, including FEMA/GRAS and IFRA guidelines. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and organoleptic properties, available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and open flames. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic sweet, fruity, strawberry-like
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.504 - 1.512
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.085 - 1.095

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