High-Purity Fructone from Aure Chemical – Your Trusted Source
Fructone, chemically known as Ethyl Cyclohexyl Propionate (CAS 6413-10-1), is a versatile, high-impact synthetic ester used extensively across the flavor and fragrance industries. It is a colorless liquid characterized by a powerful, sweet, fruity odor, dominated by notes of fresh green apple, pineapple, and a subtle, pleasant earthy undertone. Fructone provides excellent lift and diffusion, making it an essential component for creating vibrant, authentic fruit notes. Aure Chemical ensures this key compound is supplied with full Halal certification.
Basic Information of Ethyl Cyclohexyl Propionate
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| CAS No.: | 6413-10-1 |
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| EC No.: | 229-114-0 |
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| Linear Formula: | C8H14O4 |
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| Molecular Weight: | 174.19 |
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| Appearance: | Colorless, clear liquid |
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| Odor: | Powerful, sweet, fresh apple, pineapple, fruity, slightly earthy |
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| Odor Type: | Fruity |
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| Boiling Point: | 90 °C |
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| Density: | 1.0817 (rough estimate) |
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| Solubility: | Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, oils, and most organic solvents. |
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| Flash Point: | 93.00°C |
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| Chemical Structure: |  |
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Application Overview
Fructone's clean, refreshing fruit profile and high diffusion make it a favorite for creating bright, high-impact compositions across markets:
Flavoring Agent: It is a fundamental building block for creating highly realistic green apple, cider, pear, and pineapple flavors. It is extensively used in beverages, confectionery, baked goods, and specialized dairy products.
Fine Fragrances (Fruity/Fresh): Used in the top and heart notes of modern perfumes to provide a fresh, juicy, and energetic fruit sparkle. It is excellent in green, citrus, and light floral compositions, adding volume and diffusion.
Functional Fragrances: Its stability in soap and detergent bases, combined with its high impact, makes it suitable for scenting laundry products, dish soap, and general-purpose cleaners with a pleasant, clean fruit scent.
Perfumery Modifier: Acts as an effective booster and blending agent, enhancing the natural sweetness of floral extracts and improving the overall perceived freshness of the composition.
Why Choose Aure Chemical for Fructone?
Aure Chemical offers Fructone (CAS 6413-10-1) with specialized quality assurance focused on maximizing its fresh fruit character, food safety, and ethical compliance.
Flavor-Grade Purity (FCC Compliant): Our Fructone is manufactured to meet or exceed Food Chemical Codex (FCC) specifications, ensuring ultra-low levels of non-flavor residuals and contaminants. This high standard guarantees safety and suitability for the most sensitive food and beverage applications.
Certified Halal Sourcing & Processing: We maintain strictly controlled and audited production streams that are guaranteed free from alcohol or non-Halal animal-derived ingredients, providing verified Halal certification to meet the requirements of consumers globally.
Odor Threshold and Consistency: We provide precise documentation of the material's odor threshold, monitored by an expert sensory panel. This allows formulators to use Fructone efficiently and predictably, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency in both flavor and fragrance compounding.
Advanced Stability for Acidic Media: Given its common use in soft drinks and sour candies, our Fructone is tested for enhanced stability in low-pH (acidic) aqueous solutions, guaranteeing the flavor profile remains intact throughout the product's shelf life.
