O-tert-Butylcyclohexyl Acetate (Kosher/Halal)

Basic Information of OTBCHA

CAS No.:	88-41-5
EC No.:	201-828-7
Linear Formula:	C12H22O2
Molecular Weight:	198.3
Appearance:	Colorless, clear liquid
Odor:	Powerful, fresh, dry woody, mossy, pine-like, herbal (camphorous)
Odor Tpye:	fruity
Boiling Point:	221 °C(lit.)
Density:	0.9590 (rough estimate)
Solubility:	Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, oils, and most organic solvents.
Flash Point:	>194 °F
Chemical Structure:

Application Overview

OTBCHA's excellent stability and unique woody-herbal character make it a highly desirable component in long-lasting and functional fragrances:

• Fine Fragrances (Fougère/Masculine): It is a classic ingredient in fougère, chypre, and modern aquatic masculine fragrances. It provides the necessary dry, leafy-green, and slightly metallic woody backbone that defines these categories.

• Soaps and Detergents: Its outstanding stability against oxidation, high pH (alkalinity), and temperature makes it ideal for use in bar soaps, laundry powders, and heavy-duty cleaners, where it delivers a persistent fresh, clean scent.

• Air Care Products: Due to its relatively high vapor pressure for a woody material, it performs exceptionally well in air fresheners and diffusers, providing a steady, long-lasting herbal-woody scent throw.

• Blending and Extension: It is frequently used to modify and extend more expensive natural essential oils like vetiver, pine needle, and patchouli, adding volume and tenacity to the overall blend.

• Extended Olfactory Tenacity Testing: Beyond standard quality control, we conduct substantivity testing on cotton swatches and soap bases. This certification assures that the material retains its characteristic odor for the required duration in your specific end-product matrix.