Description

4,8-Dimethyldecanal is a high-purity aliphatic aldehyde known for its unique olfactory profile, serving as a key intermediate and fragrance ingredient. Its value lies in its ability to impart fresh, citrusy, and marine nuances, making it essential for creating sophisticated and modern scent accords. This compound is primarily needed by manufacturers in the fragrance and flavor industry, as well as by chemical synthesis laboratories developing specialty fine chemicals.

Application

• Fragrance Formulation: A versatile building block for creating fresh, citrus, and ozonic top notes in perfumes, colognes, and personal care products.
• Flavor Enhancement: Used in trace amounts to contribute to complex flavor profiles in food and beverage applications.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial intermediate in the production of more complex aroma chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.
• Functional Fluids & Lubricants: Employed in the synthesis of specialized additives and intermediates for high-performance industrial fluids.
• Household & Industrial Products: Incorporated into air fresheners, detergents, and cleaning agents to provide a long-lasting, pleasant scent.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying aldehyde chemistry and developing new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,8-Dimethyldecanal
CAS No.	75983-36-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₄O
Molecular Weight	184.32 g/mol
Synonyms	4,8-Dimethyldecanal; Decanal, 4,8-dimethyl-; 4,8-Dimethyl-decanal; 4,8-Dimethyldecan-1-al; (4,8-Dimethyldecyl)aldehyde; FEMA 4100; 2-Butyl-6-methyloctanal; 6-Methyl-2-butyloctanal
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Quality Control

Our 4,8-Dimethyldecanal is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, IR, and NMR to verify identity, potency, and the absence of critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert gas such as nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.428 - 1.432
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.825 - 0.835
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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