A warm, narcotic floral with a distinct phenolic-leathery edge reminiscent of ylang and narcissus. Diffusive and slightly animalic in the drydown, with a smoky, tar-like undertone that gives depth to white florals.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 302.
Colorless liquid.
Slightly soluble in water, soluble in hot water, in alcohol and oils.
Powerful and pungent-floral odor of Narcissus-Ylang-Ylang type — sharper than the Cresyl ethers, but also fresher and more penetrating. Some observers find an animal note in this odor.
Occasionally used in perfume compositions of above floral types, or, in general, as a powerful floral additive at low cost.
Produced by acetylation of meta-Cresol with acetic anhydride.