Description

Citronellyl Valerate is a high-purity ester compound valued for its unique, fruity-floral aroma profile. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile and stable fragrance ingredient, prized for its ability to impart fresh, rosy, and green notes with excellent tenacity. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance (F&F) industry, as well as formulators of personal care, cosmetic, and household products seeking to enhance scent longevity and complexity.

Application

• Fragrance Formulation: A key ingredient in fine perfumery for creating and enhancing rosy, green, and fruity accords in perfumes, eau de toilettes, and colognes.
• Personal Care Products: Used as a fragrance component in soaps, shower gels, lotions, shampoos, and deodorants for a fresh, long-lasting scent.
• Cosmetic Products: Incorporated into creams, lip balms, and other cosmetic formulations to provide a pleasant aroma.
• Household & Air Care: Employed in the scenting of laundry detergents, fabric softeners, all-purpose cleaners, and air fresheners.
• Flavor Enhancement: Used in trace amounts to contribute fruity nuances in certain food-grade flavor compositions (subject to appropriate regulatory compliance).
• Industrial Aromatics: Potential use in specialty industrial applications where a stable, pleasant odor is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Citronellyl Valerate
CAS No.	7540-53-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₈O₂
Molecular Weight	240.38 g/mol
Synonyms	3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl valerate; Citronellyl pentanoate; (E)-3,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-1-yl valerate; Rhodinyl valerate; 6-Octen-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, pentanoate; FEMA 2317; Pentanoic acid, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl ester
EINECS	231-420-8

Quality Control

Our Citronellyl Valerate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and olfactory profile, consistent with industry standards for fragrance ingredients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical constants, and chromatographic data is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic rosy, green, fruity odor
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450
Specific Gravity (25/25°C)	0.880 - 0.890
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.