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OCTYLIDENE ACETONE

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Material type
synthetic aroma chemical
Canonical source
arctander
Formulation

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Compatibility tags
fruitycolognegreen-floralaquaticfougere
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
sweet
Note tendency
Middle
Descriptors
fruityherbaceoussweetoilycinnamicjasmin

A fresh, fruity-green aroma chemical with a characteristic unripe pear and cucumber-like facet, layered over a soft waxy-fatty citrus tone reminiscent of mandarin peel and violet leaf. Diffusive and juicy on top, drying to a mild green-floral aldehydic nuance.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
6 / 10
Tenacity
4 / 10
Volatility
7 / 10
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chemicals · No. 2427

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 1055.

tenacity · moderate
sweetoilyherbaceousfruity
MW
168.28
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Appearance

Pale yellowish or almost colorless oily liquid.

Solubility

Practically insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Odor

Sweet and oily-herbaceous, slightly fruity odor of moderate tenacity.

Uses in perfumery

This ketone has been suggested for use in Jasmin compositions as a modifier for Amylcinnamic aldehyde, or in Gardenia and other heavy florals, where herbaceous-fruity notes are desirable and compatible with the fragrance picture.

Production

Produced by condensation of Octaldehyde (Octanal) and Acetone.

Identity
Aliases · 3
3-Undecen-2-oneMethyl nonenyl ketoneUndecen-3-one-2
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