Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on industry of fine chemicals research and develop, produce and sale. Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is located in Shan Dong Ji Nan China. we have the ability to provide you high quality products. More than 90 % of our products are exported to developed countries and regions such as north America, Europe, Japan, South Korea and the Middle East.
1. Basic Product Profile
- Full IUPAC Name: 4-Ethylcyclohexan-1-ol
- Aliases: p-Ethylcyclohexanol, 4-Ethyl-1-cyclohexanol
- CAS Number: 4534-74-1
- EINECS: 224-874-4
- Molecular Formula: C8H16O
- Molecular Weight: 128.21
- Chemical Classification: Cycloaliphatic alcohol, fragrance raw material, fine chemical intermediate, solvent
- Core Advantages
Monocyclic saturated cyclohexanol derivative with ethyl substituent at para position, mixture of cis/trans isomers. Delicate woody, green herbal aroma with mild camphor-like undertones, excellent fragrance fixative capacity. Good miscibility with all perfume oils and organic solvents, stable in neutral and weakly alkaline systems. Widely used in daily flavor formulation, organic synthesis intermediates and industrial high-boiling solvent.
2. Physical & Chemical Properties
2.1 Physical Index
- Appearance: Colorless transparent oily liquid
- Odor: Soft woody green fragrance, slight camphor aroma
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; miscible with ethanol, methanol, acetone, dipropylene glycol, mineral oil, perfume bases
- Boiling Point: 186–190 °C
- Melting Point: ≤ -5 °C
- Density (20℃): 0.910–0.916 g/cm3
- Refractive Index nD20: 1.455–1.461
- Hygroscopy: Non-hygroscopic
- Volatility: Medium volatility under normal temperature
2.2 Chemical Properties
- Molecular structure: Six-member saturated cyclohexane ring with 4-position ethyl group and 1-position hydroxyl group, exists as cis and trans isomer mixture
- Hydroxyl reactivity: Secondary hydroxyl group supports esterification, etherification, oxidation, dehydration reactions for fragrance ester synthesis
- Thermal Stability: Stable below 160℃; high-temperature heating triggers dehydration to generate ethylcyclohexene
- Acid & Alkali Stability: Stable in neutral and weak alkaline environment; dehydration easily occurs under strong acid heating
- Photostability: Slightly pale yellow after long-term air and light exposure, light-proof storage recommended
- Compatibility: Fully compatible with natural essential oils, synthetic fragrances, polar organic solvents; incompatible with concentrated strong acid, strong oxidants
3. Main Application Fields
3.1 Daily Fragrance Formulation (Core Usage)
- Fixative raw material for woody, herbal, fougère fragrance series, enhances fragrance layering and lasting performance
- Fragrance additive for shampoo, shower gel, soap, laundry detergent, scented candles and indoor aromatherapy oils
3.2 Fine Chemical Synthetic Intermediate
Precursor for cycloaliphatic ester fragrances, surfactant intermediates and pesticide auxiliaries via esterification reaction
3.3 Industrial High-Boiling Solvent
High boiling point solvent for coating, resin and metal cleaning agent, good dissolving capacity for oily substances
3.4 Chromatographic Reference Standard
Cycloaliphatic alcohol standard substance for organic synthesis research and gas chromatographic calibration
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Index |
| CAS No. | 4534-74-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H16O |
| Molecular Weight | 128.21 |
| Appearance | Colorless clear oily liquid |
| GC Purity | Fragrance Grade ≥98.0% |
| Water Content (KF) | ≤0.10% |
| Acid Value | ≤0.8 mgKOH/g |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Residue on Evaporation | ≤0.05% |
| Bulk Package | 200L plastic-lined iron drum / IBC tank |
| Sample Package | 1L / 5L amber sealed glass bottle |
| Storage Requirements | Hermetic amber sealed cool warehouse ≤25℃; avoid direct sunlight, high temperature and strong acid vapors |
| Transportation Rule | Cycloaliphatic alcohol fragrance liquid; airtight light-proof sealed packaging required during transit |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under intact sealed packaging |
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