Description

3,7-Dimethyloctyl Valerate is a high-purity ester compound valued for its unique organoleptic and functional properties. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and performance additive in advanced formulations. It is particularly sought after by manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and personal care industries for its ability to impart specific characteristics and enhance product stability.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Acts as a key fragrance ingredient and flavoring agent, providing unique fruity, floral, or green notes to perfumes, cosmetics, and food products.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used as an emollient, solvent, or carrier for active ingredients in creams, lotions, and other topical formulations.
• Plasticizers & Polymer Additives: Functions as a specialty plasticizer or processing aid to modify the flexibility and workability of polymer resins.
• Lubricant & Grease Formulation: Serves as a synthetic base oil or additive component in high-performance lubricants and functional fluids.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a building block or protecting group intermediate in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules.
• Industrial Cleaners & Solvents: Utilized as a component in specialty cleaning formulations and solvent blends for its solvating power.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,7-Dimethyloctyl Valerate
CAS No.	93857-93-3
Molecular Formula	C15H30O2
Molecular Weight	242.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Dihydrocitronellyl Valerate; 3,7-Dimethyloctan-1-yl Valerate; Dihydrocitronellyl Pentanoate; 3,7-Dimethyloctyl Pentanoate; Valeric Acid, 3,7-Dimethyloctyl Ester; Citronellol Valerate (dihydro); 1-Octanol, 3,7-dimethyl-, valerate
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Quality Control

Our 3,7-Dimethyloctyl Valerate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided with every shipment.

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, acids, and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.435 - 1.445
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.860 - 0.880
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

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