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METHYL-3,5,6-TRIMETHYL-3-CYCLOHEXENYL KETONE

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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

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Compatibility tags
woodychyprefruity-floraltobaccoamber
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
sweet
Note tendency
Middle
Descriptors
citrusysweetcamphoraceous

A warm, dry woody-fruity aromachemical reminiscent of the iso-damascone / damascenone family — soft ionone-like woodiness with a plummy, tobacco-tinged fruitiness. Rounded and slightly spicy, adding warmth and diffusion without sharpness.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
6 / 10
Tenacity
7 / 10
Volatility
4 / 10
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chemicals · No. 2252

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 969.

tenacity · moderate
sweetcamphoraceousrosycitrusy
MW
166.27
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Appearance

Almost colorless liquid.

Solubility

Practically insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Odor

Sweet-camphoraceous, rosy-citrusy odor of moderate tenacity.

Uses in perfumery

The material has been used in perfume compositions, particularly in soap and detergent perfumes, but has never gained much popularity.

Production

Produced from Trimethyl cyclopentadiene and Acetone by condensation.

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).