Aromavault

Identifiers

Manufacturer

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CAS number

689-67-8

CAS (all sources)

689-67-8

CAS (Perfumiarz)

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CAS (PerfumersWorld)

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CAS (FraterWork)

689-67-8

CAS (EU Hekserij)

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CAS (TSCA Hekserij)

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INCI name (FraterWork)

GERANYL ACETONE

IUPAC name (FraterWork)

(5E)-6,10-dimethylundeca-5,9-dien-2-one

INCI (Hekserij)

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EC number (Hekserij)

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FEMA (Hekserij)

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UN number

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Synonyms (PerfumersWorld)

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Synonyms (FraterWork)

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Scent profile

Note type (FraterWork)

Base Note

Odour family (FraterWork)

Floral

Odour profile (FraterWork)

Geranyl acetone has a fresh, floral-rosy scent with distinct magnolia-like facets, complemented by green, leafy and aldehyde notes.

Longevity (FraterWork)

Lasts > 192 hours on a smelling strip.

Appearance (FraterWork)

Colourless liquid

Descriptions

Comment (FraterWork)

Geranyl Acetone (an unsaturated aliphatic ketone) opens with a penetrating freshness that immediately distinguishes it from its close relative, Geranyl Acetate [https://fraterworks.com/products/geranyl-acetate]. Where the acetate offers sweet, waxy rose with lavender hints, the acetone brings aldehydic brightness and a unique magnolia cream character. This material captures the elusive scent of magnolia petals—that perfect balance of citrusy freshness, creamy richness, and subtle green that makes the flower so prized yet difficult to recreate authentically. This ketone excels where Geranyl Acetate might feel too sweet or heavy, particularly in modern compositions demanding transparency and lift. Its aldehydic facet provides natural diffusion without the soapy harshness of straight aldehydes, while the green-leafy notes prevent the cloying sweetness that plagues many floral reconstructions. Deploy it at 0.5-3% to transform flat rose accords into living bouquets, or use it as the cornerstone of magnolia compositions where authenticity matters more than intensity. The synergy between Geranyl Acetone and Geranyl Acetate creates magic—combine them in a 1:2 ratio for unprecedented depth in rose accords. The acetate provides body and traditional rosy sweetness while the acetone adds sparkle, freshness, and that crucial magnolia cream note. Together they bridge the gap between vintage floral richness and contemporary transparency. Use this combination to create "rose complexes" that work equally well in fine fragrance and functional products, maintaining character through aggressive bases where single materials fail. aromachem MISSING_HS_CODE_ORIGIN missing_info NEW no_reg

Notes

Geranyl Acetone (an unsaturated aliphatic ketone) opens with a penetrating freshness that immediately distinguishes it from its close relative, Geranyl Acetate [https://fraterworks.com/products/geranyl-acetate]. Where the acetate offers sweet, waxy rose with lavender hints, the acetone brings aldehydic brightness and a unique magnolia cream character. This material captures the elusive scent of magnolia petals—that perfect balance of citrusy freshness, creamy richness, and subtle green that makes the flower so prized yet difficult to recreate authentically. This ketone excels where Geranyl Acetate might feel too sweet or heavy, particularly in modern compositions demanding transparency and lift. Its aldehydic facet provides natural diffusion without the soapy harshness of straight aldehydes, while the green-leafy notes prevent the cloying sweetness that plagues many floral reconstructions. Deploy it at 0.5-3% to transform flat rose accords into living bouquets, or use it as the cornerstone of magnolia compositions where authenticity matters more than intensity. The synergy between Geranyl Acetone and Geranyl Acetate creates magic—combine them in a 1:2 ratio for unprecedented depth in rose accords. The acetate provides body and traditional rosy sweetness while the acetone adds sparkle, freshness, and that crucial magnolia cream note. Together they bridge the gap between vintage floral richness and contemporary transparency. Use this combination to create "rose complexes" that work equally well in fine fragrance and functional products, maintaining character through aggressive bases where single materials fail. aromachem MISSING_HS_CODE_ORIGIN missing_info NEW no_reg

Usage

Average use (FraterWork)

2.5% in a perfume compound

Uses (FraterWork)

Provides fresh, natural floral notes and stability in rose, magnolia, and fruity compositions.

IFRA 51 (FraterWork)

No restriction for category 4

Links

FraterWorkhttps://fraterworks.com/products/geranyl-acetone

Geranyl Acetone

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