Description

(-)-Dihydrocarvyl Acetate is a high-purity chiral flavor and fragrance intermediate. This compound is valued for its refined, minty-herbaceous olfactory profile, making it a critical component for creating sophisticated and naturalistic scent compositions. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, cosmetic, and fine chemical synthesis industries for its consistent quality and organoleptic properties.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key ingredient in the formulation of mint, herbal, and spice-based perfumes, colognes, and air fresheners.
• Cosmetic Products: Used as a fragrance component in soaps, lotions, shampoos, and other personal care items.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules for pharmaceutical or agrochemical research.
• Household Products: Incorporated into detergents, fabric softeners, and cleaning agents to provide a fresh, clean scent.
• Food Flavoring: Employed in trace amounts to impart or enhance minty and herbal notes in certain food and beverage products (subject to regulatory compliance).
• Aromatherapy & Diffuser Oils: Used in blends intended to create specific aromatic environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	(-)-Dihydrocarvyl Acetate
CAS No.	75684-65-0
Molecular Formula	C12H20O2
Molecular Weight	196.29 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-Dihydrocarveol Acetate; (1S,2R,5S)-2-Methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexyl Acetate; L-Dihydrocarvyl Acetate; (1S)-2-Methyl-5-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexyl Acetate; Dihydrocarvyl Acetate [(-)-isomer]; Carveol, dihydro-, acetate, (-)-; (1S,2R,5S)-5-Isopropenyl-2-methylcyclohexyl acetate
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Quality Control

Our (-)-Dihydrocarvyl Acetate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles, typically determined by GC, GC-MS, and optical rotation. Our quality commitment aligns with standards relevant to the flavor and fragrance industry.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Optical Rotation [α]20/D	-15° to -25° (c=1 in ethanol)
Refractive Index n20/D	1.465 - 1.475
Relative Density (20°C)	0.950 - 0.970

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