Apritone
Fruity · CAS 68133-79-9 · 3 suppliers
What it smells like
Apritone has a tenacious, ripe, fleshy apricot aroma with warm peach and jasmine undertones, ambrette-like creaminess, and a subtle rose ketone-like complexity that elevates it well beyond a simple fruit note.
At a glance
| Scent family | Fruity |
| CAS number | 68133-79-9 |
| Uses | Adds ripe apricot depth and tenacity to peach, jasmine, and tropical accords; brings fruity suppleness to woody compositions. |
| Longevity | Lasts > 200 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | Clear Liquid |
| IUPAC name | 2-[(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl]cyclopentan-1-one |
IFRA usage limits (51st Amendment)
Maximum concentration in the finished consumer product, by IFRA category, drawn from official IFRA Standards and manufacturer certificates. Reference data — always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
| Category | Application | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.78% |
| Category 2 | Deodorants & antiperspirants | 0.25% |
| Category 3 | Eye products, men's facial creams (fingertip) | 1.1% |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance, hydroalcoholic on skin | 4.7% |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 1.2% |
| Category 5B | Face moisturiser | 0.78% |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.94% |
| Category 5D | Baby cream, oil & talc | 0.26% |
| Category 6 | Oral & lip care (toothpaste, mouthwash) | 0.16% |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.78% |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.78% |
| Category 8 | Significant anogenital exposure | 0.26% |
| Category 9 | Rinse-off body & hand (soap, shower gel) | 2.8% |
| Category 10A | Household care, non-spray | 1.1% |
| Category 10B | Household aerosol / spray | 5.3% |
| Category 11A | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. wipes) | 0.26% |
| Category 11B | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. fabrics) | 0.26% |
| Category 12 | Not intended for skin contact (candles, detergents) | 0.16% |
Where to buy
Available from 3 suppliers, from $3.95.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Bedoukian | from $3.95 | View → |
| Perfumer Supply House | — | from $9 | View → |
| The Perfumer's Apprentice | Bedoukian | from $7 | View → |
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