Description

Prenyl Caproate is a specialized ester compound valued for its unique organoleptic and chemical properties. This product is essential for formulators seeking to create or modify specific aromatic profiles and functional characteristics in high-performance applications. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and specialty chemical industries where precise and consistent raw materials are critical.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: A key ingredient used as a flavoring agent and fragrance intermediate, contributing fruity, green, or waxy notes to perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Plasticizer & Polymer Modification: Acts as a specialty plasticizer or co-monomer to modify the flexibility, durability, or other physical properties of polymer resins.
• Solvent & Carrier: Used as a high-boiling-point solvent or carrier fluid in various industrial formulations and reaction processes.
• Research & Development: Employed in R&D laboratories for chemical studies, process development, and the creation of novel compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Prenyl Caproate
CAS No.	76649-22-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₀O₂
Molecular Weight	184.28 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3-Dimethylallyl hexanoate; Prenyl hexanoate; 3-Methyl-2-buten-1-yl hexanoate; 3,3-Dimethylallyl caproate; Hexanoic acid 3-methyl-2-butenyl ester; Caproic acid prenyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Prenyl Caproate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting high-purity specifications suitable for flavor, fragrance, and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index	1.430 - 1.440
Specific Gravity	0.870 - 0.890

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