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ETHYL-BETA-KETOPELARGONATE

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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

Usage guidance

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Compatibility tags
gourmandtropical-fruitdairy-accordcoconutwhite-floral
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
herbal
Note tendency
Middle
Descriptors
herbaceouswarmwiney

A rich, creamy fruity-fatty ketone with a distinctive lactonic-waxy character reminiscent of coconut cream, warm milk, and ripe stone fruit. Develops a slightly cheesy, buttery nuance on dry-down that lends realism to dairy, tropical, and gourmand accords.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
6 / 10
Tenacity
5 / 10
Volatility
5 / 10
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chemicals · No. 1275

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 519.

tenacity · highpower · diffusive
warmpleasantherbaceouswineybalsamic
MW
200.28
BP
252°C
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Appearance

Colorless oily liquid.

Solubility

Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Odor

Warm and pleasant, herbaceous-winey, balsamic odor of good tenacity, yet with considerable diffusive power.

Uses in perfumery

It finds use in perfume compositions for its mellowing effect, resembling that of Lavender-Clary Sage undertones, warm notes, versatile herbaceous character, and good tenacity.

Production

Produced from Hexyl chloride plus Ethyl-acetoacetate.

Identity
Aliases · 2
Ethy1 heptoyl acetateHeptyl acetoacetate
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).