Claritone
Green · CAS 74338-72-0 · 2 suppliers
What it smells like
Claritone has a dry, woody, cedarwood character with a cool orris-like facet and a faint mineral clarity — clean rather than resinous, closer to a freshly sharpened pencil than to forest floor.
At a glance
| Scent family | Green |
| CAS number | 74338-72-0 |
| Uses | Claritone has a sparkling, fresh green-herbal aroma reminiscent of clary sage oil with champagne-like citrus brightness, peony accents, and subtle tropical warmth. |
| Typical usage | 1.6% in a perfume compound |
| Longevity | 5 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | colourless to pale yellow liquid. |
| IUPAC name | 2,4,4,7-Tetramethyloct-6-en-3-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 | 0.34% |
| Category 2 | Deodorants & antiperspirants | 0.1% |
| Category 3 | Eye products, men's facial creams (fingertip) | 2% |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance, hydroalcoholic on skin | 1.9% |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.48% |
| Category 5B | Face moisturiser | 0.48% |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.48% |
| Category 5D | Baby cream, oil & talc | 0.16% |
| Category 6 | Oral & lip care (toothpaste, mouthwash) | 0.45% |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 3.9% |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 3.9% |
| Category 8 | Significant anogenital exposure | 0.16% |
| Category 9 | Rinse-off body & hand (soap, shower gel) | 3.7% |
| Category 10A | Household care, non-spray | 10% |
| Category 10B | Household aerosol / spray | 13% |
| Category 11A | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. wipes) | 0.16% |
| Category 11B | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. fabrics) | 0.16% |
| Category 12 | Not intended for skin contact (candles, detergents) | Unrestricted |
Where to buy
Available from 2 suppliers, from $3.95.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Symrise | from $3.95 | View → |
| The Perfumer's Apprentice | Symrise | from $9.25 | View → |
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