Description

4-(tert-Butyl)Cyclohexyl 3,3-Dimethylbutyrate is a high-purity synthetic ester compound valued for its unique olfactory profile and stability. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile and long-lasting fragrance ingredient, prized for its ability to impart woody, ambery, and musky nuances to complex scent formulations. It is an essential component for fragrance houses and manufacturers in the personal care, fine perfumery, and home care industries seeking sophisticated and stable aroma chemicals.

Application

• Fine Fragrance & Perfumery: A key ingredient in premium perfumes, eau de toilettes, and colognes, providing foundational woody-amber notes with excellent tenacity.
• Personal Care Products: Used in the formulation of scented lotions, soaps, shampoos, and deodorants to deliver a stable and consistent fragrance character.
• Home & Fabric Care: Incorporated into detergents, fabric softeners, and air fresheners for a long-lasting, clean, and sophisticated scent profile.
• Functional Fragrances: Employed in products where odor-masking or a specific aromatic ambiance is required, leveraging its chemical stability.
• Fragrance Synergy & Fixative: Acts as a blending agent and fixative in fragrance compositions, helping to balance and prolong the evaporation of more volatile top notes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(tert-Butyl)Cyclohexyl 3,3-Dimethylbutyrate
CAS No.	85136-35-2
Molecular Formula	C16H30O2
Molecular Weight	254.41 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3-Dimethylbutyric Acid 4-tert-Butylcyclohexyl Ester; 4-tert-Butylcyclohexyl 3,3-Dimethylbutyrate; Timberol (Trade Name); (4-tert-Butylcyclohexyl) 3,3-dimethylbutanoate; Cyclohexanol, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-, 3,3-dimethylbutanoate; Amberwood; Norlimbanol derivative; Woody Amber Fragrance Material
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Quality Control

Our 4-(tert-Butyl)Cyclohexyl 3,3-Dimethylbutyrate is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for fragrance applications. Quality is verified through analytical methods including GC, IR, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and organoleptic properties is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 alkalis and incompatible organic solvents. Under these conditions, the product remains stable for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Odor	Characteristic woody, ambery
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.460 - 1.470
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.910 - 0.930

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