Description

(R)-Alpha,Alpha,4-Trimethylcyclohex-3-Ene-1-Methanethiol is a high-purity, chiral thiol compound with a distinctive sulfurous and grapefruit-like aroma profile. This compound matters as a key chiral building block and fragrance ingredient, valued for its ability to impart unique, powerful, and long-lasting olfactory characteristics. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance industry, as well as by research chemists developing novel chiral molecules for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.

Application

• Fragrance Formulation: As a powerful and diffusive top note in fine perfumery, imparting grapefruit, tropical, and sulfurous nuances.
• Flavor Enhancement: Used in trace amounts to create or enhance tropical fruit, citrus, and exotic flavor profiles in food and beverages.
• Chiral Synthesis: Serves as a valuable chiral intermediate or ligand in asymmetric synthesis for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Aroma Chemical Production: A key raw material for the synthesis of more complex sulfur-containing aroma molecules.
• Functional Fragrances: Incorporated into household and personal care products for its strong, characteristic scent.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-Alpha,Alpha,4-Trimethylcyclohex-3-Ene-1-Methanethiol
CAS No.	83150-78-1
Molecular Formula	C10H18S
Molecular Weight	170.31 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-p-Menth-8-ene-1-thiol; (R)-1-p-Menthene-8-thiol; (R)-8-Mercapto-p-menth-1-ene; (R)-Sulfurol; (1R)-4-Isopropenyl-1-methylcyclohexane-1-thiol; Grapefruit Mercaptan (enantiomer); FEMA 3702
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Quality Control

Our (R)-Alpha,Alpha,4-Trimethylcyclohex-3-Ene-1-Methanethiol is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by GC or HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for fragrance and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral GC)	≥ 98.0% (R)-isomer
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.500 - 1.510
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.950 - 0.970

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