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ISO-HEXYL-2-CYCLOHEXANONE

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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

Usage guidance

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Compatibility tags
fougerewoodyaromaticcologne
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
woody
Note tendency
Middle
Descriptors
woodyearthyminty

A fresh, woody-green aromachemical with a cool camphoraceous edge reminiscent of cyclohexanone-family materials. Shows a slightly minty-herbal facet in the opening that settles into a clean, dry woody character.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
5 / 10
Tenacity
5 / 10
Volatility
6 / 10
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chemicals · No. 1655

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 684.

tenacity · high
woodyorrisearthymintyvetiver
MW
182.31
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Appearance

Colorless liquid.

Solubility

Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Odor

Woody-Orris-like odor with earthy-minty, Vetiver-like undertones and good tenacity.

Uses in perfumery

This ketone is commercially available under a trade name, and it is suggested for use in Vetiver compositions, in Chypre and Oriental fragrance types, in soap perfumes and in general as a supporting factor for lonones, Sandalwood and Vetiver, Patchouli, Oakmoss and woody-mossy materials.

Production

Produced by Chromic acid type oxidation of ortho-iso-Hexyl cyclohexanol, which is obtained by hydrogenation of ortho-iso-Hexyl phenol.

Identity
Aliases · 2
J-Oxo-2-iso-hexyl cyclohexaneortho-iso-Hexyl cyclohexanone
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).