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PARA-BENZYL PHENYLACETONITRILE

CAS
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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

Usage guidance

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Compatibility tags
floralmodifiertuberose
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
fruity
Note tendency
Middle
Descriptors
floralfruitysweetwarmoily

A rich, honeyed floral aroma reminiscent of jasmine and orange blossom with a waxy, slightly narcotic character. Develops a warm, sweet, almost balsamic floral facet that adds body and diffusion to white-floral accords.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
6 / 10
Tenacity
7 / 10
Volatility
3 / 10
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chemicals · No. 333

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 147.

tenacity · excellent
warmnutlikefruitysweetoily
MW
207.28
BP
300°C
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Appearance

Colorless viscous liquid.

Solubility

Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, miscible with oils.

Odor

Peculiar warm, nutlike and fruity, deep-sweet and oily odor of excellent tenacity.

Uses in perfumery

This rare material has been suggested for use in perfume compositions as a modifier/blender in heavy floral fragrances, e.g. Gardenia, Tuberose, etc. also as a companion to Nonalactone.

Identity
Aliases · 1
benzylcyanide
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).