Paraxonal (Kosher/Halal)

Basic Information of Paraxonal

CAS No.:	5462-06-6
EC No.:	226-749-5
Linear Formula:	C11H14O2
Molecular Weight:	178.23
Appearance:	Colorless to pale yellow, clear liquid
Odor:	Powerful, sweet citrus, waxy, fresh tangerine/grapefruit peel
Odor Type:	Anisic
Boiling Point:	270.46°C (rough estimate)
Density:	1.0292 (rough estimate)
Solubility:	Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol and most organic solvents/oils.
Chemical Structure:

Application Overview

Paraxonal's unique aromatic qualities and stability make it valuable for both flavor and fragrance compounding:

• Fine Fragrances: Used to create a powerful, fresh, and slightly sweet top note. It is excellent for boosting and adding complexity to citrus, aquatic, and fresh floral accords, especially when a distinct tangerine or grapefruit peel nuance is desired.

• Flavoring Agent: It is utilized in low, regulated concentrations to impart an authentic, fresh, sweet citrus zest to beverages (especially soft drinks), confectionery, and baked goods, complementing natural citrus extracts.

• Functional Fragrances: Its good stability allows for incorporation into soaps, detergents, and industrial cleaners, where it provides a clean, long-lasting, and high-quality fruity-citrus scent.

• Base Note Modifier: Despite its citrus character, its structural complexity gives it better tenacity than simple aldehydes, allowing it to act as a modifier and booster for more complex base notes.

• Dual-Grade Certification (Flavor & Fragrance): Our Paraxonal is meticulously produced to meet both high-level fragrance purity and strict food safety (FCC) standards. This versatility allows you to use a single, certified ingredient across your flavor and fragrance product lines, simplifying inventory and compliance.

• Active Isomer Optimization: We focus on synthesizing and purifying the most olfactorily active isomers of Paraxonal, guaranteeing a maximum impact per unit weight. This provides perfumers and flavorists with a superior quality, highly potent ingredient for better cost-in-use.

• Integrated Oxidation Control: As an aldehyde, stability is paramount. We employ a triple-layer protection system involving inert gas blanketing, light-filtering containers, and measured-dose stabilizers to virtually eliminate oxidation risks, preserving the aldehyde's intended sweet citrus profile.