Nootkatone
Citrus · CAS 4674-50-4 · 2 suppliers
What it smells like
Nootkatone has a powerful, fresh grapefruit scent with woody, citrusy undertones and a distinctively bitter, slightly spicy character.
At a glance
| Scent family | Citrus |
| CAS number | 4674-50-4 |
| Uses | Essential in grapefruit fragrances; provides citrus lift, bitterness and longevity in perfumery compositions. |
| Longevity | Lasts > 200 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | Pale yellow crystals |
| INCI name | NOOTKATONE |
| IUPAC name | (4R,4aS,6R)-4,4a-dimethyl-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydronaphthalen-2-one |
IFRA usage limits (51st Amendment)
No IFRA restriction on record for this material. Always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
Where to buy
Available from 2 suppliers, from $3.95.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Bedoukian | from $3.95 | View → |
| Perfumer Supply House | Bedoukian | from $14 | View → |
Related materials
Aldehyde C-11 MOA Bergamal Bergamot - Essential Oil - Calabria IT Bergamot “Superior” Oil FCF Bergamot Oil FCF Côte d'Ivoire Bergamot Oil FCF Organic Bergamot Oil Spugna Calabria Bergamot Reggio Bergamote 000136 Bitter Orange Oil Blood Orange Oil Bouvardia DL
Build and version formulae, track inventory, and get AI suggestions from BrainDesk. Try it free → · Open app