Selecting octyl P-methoxycinnamate: role, specs and pitfalls in Fragrance Ingredients
Putting octyl P-methoxycinnamate (CAS 5466-77-3) into Fragrance Ingredients brings up a phrase you'll hear more than you'd expect: can this batch run on our line? To answer that honestly, you can't lean on the labelled figure alone. This page lists the checks that actually matter.
The role it plays in Fragrance Ingredients
Bottom line first, then the why:Industrially, the value of octyl P-methoxycinnamate (CAS 5466-77-3) is rarely on the spec sheet — it is whether it stably meets your process window. In Fragrance Ingredients, its purity, impurity profile and batch consistency usually matter more than a single 'assay' number, because what really moves the finished result is often the ignored impurities and physical properties. Comparable grades:
- Sodium Alginate：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Sodium Myristate (CAS 822-12-8)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Sodium Octanoate (CAS 1984-06-1)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Sodium fumarate (CAS 7704-73-6)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Sodium Hyaluronate：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Sodium succinate (CAS 150-90-3)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Sodium hexafluorophosphate (CAS 21324-39-0)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Sodium dihydrogen citrate Anhydrous (CAS 18996-35-5)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
Basic specifications
| Name | octyl P-methoxycinnamate |
|---|---|
| English name | octyl P-methoxycinnamate |
| CAS No. | 5466-77-3 |
| Formula | C18H26O3 |
| Molecular weight | 290.4 g/mol |
| Applications | Fragrance Ingredients |
| Standard purity | per batch COA |
| Packaging | confirmed per order |
| Storage | keep sealed in a cool, dry place |
Figures above are published / typical information; final values follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Key physical data: molecular formula C18H26O3, molecular weight 290.4 g/mol, CAS 5466-77-3. These are published physical properties; purity and packaging follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Key selection dimensions
If I had to pick one, it'd be: Define the end use and process window first, then work back to required purity and impurity limits — not the other way around.
Check compatibility with other materials in the system; run a trial when unsure.
Match packaging and feeding method to on-site equipment so the material is usable on arrival.
Retain samples of critical lots and run third-party checks; do not rely on the supplier COA alone.
A few common pitfalls
- Comparing price but not impurity profile: same assay with different impurities can yield wildly different results.
- Skipping samples and scaling up: going straight to volume most often fails on compatibility.
- Ignoring transport and storage: most 'arrived-dead' cases trace back to loose handling.
Questions we often get
Where is octyl P-methoxycinnamate mainly used?
Mostly in Fragrance Ingredients-related processes and formulations; the exact use depends on the finished product and process requirements.
How do I judge whether the specification fits?
State the use, process window and critical limits so the supplier can recommend a grade; when unsure, validate with a trial first.
Which quality documents come with octyl P-methoxycinnamate?
A COA per batch, with MSDS / technical data sheet and third-party tests available on request; tell us at enquiry if a specific standard must be met.
Comparable grades
- Sodium Myristate (CAS 822-12-8)
- Sodium Octanoate (CAS 1984-06-1)
- Sodium fumarate (CAS 7704-73-6)
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Sodium succinate (CAS 150-90-3)
- Sodium hexafluorophosphate (CAS 21324-39-0)
See site search for octyl P-methoxycinnamate or browse the Organic Chemicals directory.
On supply and paperwork
Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd. supplies chemical raw materials and fine chemicals; a COA ships with every batch, with MSDS and technical data sheets available on request. In your enquiry include product name, CAS, target purity and packaging, and we will provide documents and a quote to the relevant standard.
Contact: info@591daili.com | +86-18553102138
Note: This page is for industrial raw-material technical discussion only. Products are supplied for industrial and research use, not for consumer or medical use. Drinking-water, food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical applications must meet applicable regulations and customer standards; specifications, compliance documents and transport requirements follow the batch COA and order confirmation.