Description

Hernandulcin is a highly potent, naturally occurring sesquiterpene sweetener. This compound is valued for its intense sweetness, estimated to be approximately 1,000 times sweeter than sucrose, making it a powerful tool for flavor and sweetness enhancement. It serves as a key ingredient for R&D and production in the food & beverage, flavor & fragrance, and nutraceutical industries seeking natural, high-intensity sweetening solutions.

Application

• Food & Beverage Formulation: As a high-potency natural sweetener in sugar-reduced or zero-calorie products, beverages, and confectionery.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used as a key component in creating and modulating sweet flavor profiles for various applications.
• Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into vitamin gummies, lozenges, and health-focused products requiring palatable sweetness without added sugar.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Studied for its potential taste-masking properties in oral drug formulations and as a reference standard.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a critical standard and intermediate for research in natural product chemistry, taste receptor studies, and novel sweetener development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hernandulcin
CAS No.	95602-94-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₄O
Molecular Weight	220.35 g/mol
Synonyms	(6S)-6-[(1S)-1,5-Dimethyl-4-hexen-1-yl]-3-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one; (6S,1'S)-Hernandulcin; (S,S)-(-)-Hernandulcin; NSC 632062; Natural Sweetener 95602-94-1
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Quality Control

Our Hernandulcin is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed HPLC purity data, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and residual solvent analysis. Our quality commitment aligns with standards relevant for food-grade and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Optical Rotation	[α]²⁰D: -50° to -60° (c=1 in CHCl₃)
Specific Gravity	0.95 - 0.98
Refractive Index	1.49 - 1.51

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