Campholenic Aldehyde (Kosher/Halal)

Basic Information of Campholenic Aldehyde

CAS No.:	4501-58-0
EC No.:	224-815-8
Linear Formula:	C10H16O
Molecular Weight:	152.23
Appearance:	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor:	Powerful, fresh, camphorous, pine-like, with citrus facets
Odor Type:	Herbal
Boiling Point:	93.5-96 °C(Press: 19 Torr)
Density:	0.916
Solubility:	Immiscible with water; soluble in organic solvents.
Chemical Structure:

Application Overview

Campholenic Aldehyde's high reactivity is maximized as a versatile synthetic building block in the aroma chemical industry:

• Synthetic Musk Production: This is its most critical application. It is the primary precursor for a wide range of commercially successful synthetic musk compounds (e.g., Cyclacene, and related molecules) which are vital for adding depth, warmth, and tenacity to fine fragrances and consumer products.

• Sandalwood Synthetics: It is also a key starting material for producing numerous synthetic sandalwood notes that serve as ethical and cost-effective alternatives to natural sandalwood oil.

• Specialty Flavor & Fragrance Building: While generally not used neat, its derivatives are used to synthesize compounds with pine, camphor, herbal, or specific citrus flavor and fragrance profiles.

• Chemical Intermediate: The aldehyde functional group makes it highly reactive, enabling it to undergo various chemical transformations, including reduction to the corresponding alcohol (Campholenol) or condensation reactions.

• Aldehyde Purity & Stability: Our Campholenic Aldehyde is meticulously purified to achieve minimal water and acid content. This critical purity ensures that the aldehyde functional group is fully reactive for your intended condensation or synthesis reactions, maximizing the yield of complex downstream fragrance molecules.