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PYRALONE 10%

RESTRICTION
Pre-dilution 10% in DPGof ISO-BUTYL QUINOLINE
CAS
65442-31-1
EC
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Material type
dilution
Canonical source
admin verified

Pyralone 10% is a diluted form of Pyralone, a synthetic fragrance compound known for its unique olfactory profile. This material is often utilized in perfumery for its sweet, floral, and slightly powdery characteristics, making it suitable for a variety of fragrance compositions. It can be found in both fine fragrances and personal care products, where it contributes to the overall scent profile, often enhancing floral accords or adding depth to more complex blends. In formulations, Pyralone typically serves as a middle note, providing a soft and rounded aspect that can help to bridge top and base notes. As with many synthetic fragrance materials, it is important to consider safety and regulatory guidelines when using Pyralone 10%. While specific IFRA restrictions may apply, it is advisable for formulators to consult the latest safety data and allergen information to ensure compliance with cosmetic regulations. Overall, Pyralone 10% is a versatile ingredient that can add a distinctive touch to a wide range of fragrance applications. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.

Formulation

Usage guidance

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Cost
£300/kg
Stock
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Compatibility tags
fougereorientaltobaccogourmandamberfloral
How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family
domestic
Note tendency
Middle
Descriptors
powderyspicycoumarinicsweettobaccohay

Pyralone is a spicy-aromatic aromachemical with a warm carnation-clove character, reminiscent of eugenol but drier and more diffusive. It has a slightly woody, herbaceous facet that lends warmth and lift to floral and oriental accords.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity
5 / 10
Tenacity
7 / 10
Volatility
3 / 10
Members

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chemicals · No. 524

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 220.

BASEtenacity · moderatepower · strong
earthytarrymossysweetdryroot-like
MW
185.27
BP
252°C
MP
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Sp.Gr.
1.01
Refractive n
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Rotation
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Appearance

Colorless, slightly oily liquid

Solubility

Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils

Odor

Powerful earthy-tarry-mossy odor, at the same time sweet and dry, root-like

Uses in perfumery

Used in perfumery as a modifier for other isomers

Production

Produced from secondary-Butyl aniline and Acrolein, followed by cyclization and oxidation

Monograph of ISO-BUTYL QUINOLINE, the material this is a dilution of.

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).