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METHYL-3-ETHYL HEPTENONE

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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

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Compatibility tags
fruity
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
fruity
Note tendency
Middle
Descriptors
fruitygreenherbaceoussweet

A fresh, green-fruity aroma chemical reminiscent of unripe pear and melon rind, with a slightly citrusy, herbal edge. Bright and airy on the blotter, evoking crushed leaves and dewy fruit skins without much sweetness.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
5 / 10
Tenacity
4 / 10
Volatility
7 / 10
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chemicals · No. 2019

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 864.

tenacity · moderatepower · moderate
fruitygreenherbaceoussweetspicyanisic
MW
154.25
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Appearance

Colorless oily liquid.

Solubility

Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Odor

Powerful, fruity-green, herbaceous and sweet odor of moderate tenacity. There is an almost Basil-like spiciness or anisic note of very natural character in this odor.

Uses in perfumery

This ketone has been suggested for use in perfume compositions particularly where power, sweetness and fresh-fruity notes are wanted or acceptable.

Production

Produced from (several methods) e. g. from Ethyl-2-ethyl-2-prenylacetoacetate by decarboxylation.

Identity
Aliases · 1
alpha-Ethyl-alpha-methylbutenyl acetone
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