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ACETOQUINALDINE

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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

Usage guidance

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Compatibility tags
tobaccoleathergourmandcoffee-accordanimalic
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
lactonic
Note tendency
Middle
Descriptors
nuttyroastedanimalictobaccoearthycoffee

Acetoquinaldine (2-acetyl quinoline) has a warm, nutty-roasted character reminiscent of toasted grains, coffee, and popcorn, with a subtle animalic-tobacco undertone. In dilution it lends a dry, slightly leathery warmth that bridges gourmand and animalic accords.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
7 / 10
Tenacity
7 / 10
Volatility
4 / 10
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chemicals · No. 27

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 23.

Uses in perfumery

Although this material has been mentioned as being useful in industrial perfumery, the author would suggest that its hazard to human skin health and its general toxicity would decrease or possibly prevent its use in perfumes and flavors.

Compliance note. Restriction data is sourced directly from IFRA publications and preserved with its document excerpt. Perfume Foundry is a compliance-support tool — not a substitute for a qualified safety assessor (CPSR / PIF).