Acetophenone, with the CAS number 98-86-2, is a synthetic aroma chemical commonly used in perfumery for its sweet, floral, and slightly fruity character. It is often described as having a scent reminiscent of ripe fruits and is valued for its ability to enhance and round out fragrance compositions. In formulations, acetophenone typically serves as a middle note, contributing to the overall complexity of a scent while blending well with other floral and fruity ingredients. It can be found in a variety of fragrance types, including floral, fruity, and gourmand compositions. As with many synthetic aroma chemicals, acetophenone is subject to safety and regulatory considerations. It is important for perfumers to be aware of any potential restrictions or guidelines set forth by regulatory bodies such as IFRA, as well as to consider its allergenic potential in formulations. While acetophenone is not among the most common allergens, it is advisable to monitor its usage levels in cosmetic products to ensure compliance with safety standards. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
Sweet, almond-like floral with a distinct hawthorn and cherry-blossom character. Has a slightly balsamic, honeyed undertone reminiscent of orange blossom and mimosa, and can read as faintly plasticky or 'chemical-sweet' when smelled neat.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Other ingredients whose composition declares this material as a constituent. The percentage shown is the supplier-declared concentration in that parent.
| Ingredient | % | Range |
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| CISTUS OIL (ROCK ROSE) | 0.2% | — |
| HELIOTROPE | — | — |
Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 22.
Colorless liquid, solidifies in the cold.
Slightly soluble in water, miscible with ethyl alcohol, essential oils and perfume chemicals.
Pungent-sweet odor, in dilution resembling that of hawthorn or a harsh orange-blossom type. The effect in perfumes is generally a flowery one, coumarin-like, warm, slightly animal, powerful.
Mostly in low-cost fragrances, particularly for soap, detergents, industrial purposes, etc.
Used in trace amounts in flavors for Almond, Cherry, Florals, Fruit, Strawberry, Tea, Tobacco, Tonka, Vanilla, Walnut, etc.