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METHYL-ISO-BUTYRYL ACETONE

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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

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Compatibility tags
fruitygourmandtropicalcaramelstrawberry
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
fruity
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Descriptors
fruitycreamy

A sweet, buttery-fruity ketone with a rich, creamy caramellic character and a tropical pineapple-strawberry facet. Reminiscent of 2,4-diketone jam or cooked fruit, with a warm lactonic undertone that lingers into a slightly nutty, oily sweetness.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
7 / 10
Tenacity
5 / 10
Volatility
6 / 10
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chemicals · No. 1942

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 829.

fruitycreamy
MW
142.2
BP
177°C
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Appearance

Colorless mobile liquid.

Solubility

Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, propylene glycol and oils.

Odor

Pleasant, fruity, slightly creamy odor with vague resemblance to banana.

Flavor

Sweet, fruity-creamy, slightly caramellic taste.

Uses in flavor

This diketone has been suggested for use in flavor compositions, particularly for flavoring of dairy products or chocolate candy.

Production

Produced by condensation of ethyl acetate and ethyl-iso-propylketone.

Identity
Aliases · 1
3,5-Dimethyl-2,4-hexane dione
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).