Description

Melonal Pg Acetal is a high-purity fragrance and flavor intermediate, also known as 2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal propylene glycol acetal. This compound is valued for its powerful, fresh melon-like aroma with green, cucumber, and waxy undertones, making it a key building block for sophisticated scent and taste profiles. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance (F&F), cosmetics, and personal care industries for creating naturalistic fruity notes.

Application

• Fragrance Formulations: Used as a top or middle note in fine perfumery, body sprays, and air fresheners to impart fresh melon, cucumber, and green aquatic accords.
• Flavor Creation: Serves as a key flavoring agent in beverages, confectionery, dairy products, and oral care items to enhance or create natural melon and tropical fruit flavors.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated into shampoos, shower gels, lotions, and soaps for its stable and long-lasting fresh scent.
• Household Products: Applied in detergents, fabric softeners, and cleaning agents to provide a pleasant and clean olfactory signature.
• Functional Perfumery: Utilized in technical applications where a stable, non-reactive fragrance component is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Melonal Pg Acetal
CAS No.	74094-63-6
Molecular Formula	C12H24O2
Molecular Weight	200.32 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal propylene glycol acetal; Melonal PG Acetal; 2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal 1,2-propanediol acetal; 5-Heptenal, 2,6-dimethyl-, (2-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)methyl derivative; FEMA 4544; (2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)methyl-4-methylpentyl ketone; Fragrance ingredient Melonal acetal.
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Quality Control

Our Melonal Pg Acetal is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing including GC, IR, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and organoleptic properties is provided with every shipment.

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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.920 - 0.935
Odor	Characteristic, strong melon-like

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