Nootkatone (FEMA-3166)
This product is not a finished fragrance or flavor. It is a single aroma chemical that provides a specific scent character determined by its chemical structure. It is intended to be used only as a raw material for creating fragrance or flavor formulations, or for other research and development purposes.
Nootkatone is a signature grapefruit woody note with dry citrus rind, vetiver‑woody facets, and lasting freshness. It builds realistic grapefruit effects, enhances citrus tops, and adds elegant dryness to woody and chypre bases.
Fragrance Family: Citrus – Grapefruit, Woody
Top Notes: Grapefruit rind, dry citrus
Heart Notes: Woody vetiver‑like, fresh
Base Notes: Dry woody fresh
Applications:
- Fine Fragrance: typical 0.05%, range 0.01–0.20%
- Body Care Products: typical 0.03%, range 0.01–0.10%
- Home Care Products: typical 0.05%, range 0.01–0.15%
- Candles & Diffusers: typical 0.05%, range 0.02–0.15%
IFRA Restrictions:
Refer to the latest IFRA Standards for applicable categories.
Allergen Declaration (EU):
Not determined. Consult IFRA/SDS for allergen listing.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep container tightly closed.
Shelf Life: 24–36 months when stored properly
CAS Number: 4674-50-4
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to pale yellow crystals |
| Odor | Citrus, grapefruit-like |
| Purity (GC, %Area) | ≥ 98.0% |
| Total Aerobic Plate Count | ≤1000 cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤100 cfu/g |
| Coliforms | ≤10 cfu/g |
| Escherichia Coli | Negative/g |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative/25g |
| Salmonella | Negative/25g |
| Other Names |
|---|
| (+)-4a,5-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-octahydro-7-keto-3-isopropenyl naphthalene |
| 4alpha,5-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,4alpha,5,6,7-octahydro-7-keto-3-isopropenyl naphthalene |
| (4R,4aS,6R)-4,4a-dimethyl-6-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-4,4a,5,6,7,8-hexahydronaphthalen-2(3H)-one |
| (4R,4aS,6R)-4,4a-dimethyl-6-prop-1-en-2-yl-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydronaphthalen-2-one |
| (+)-5,6-dimethyl-8-isopropenyl bicyclo(4.4.0)dec-1-en-3-one |
| 4betaH,5alpha-eremophila-1(10),11-dien-2-one |
| 1(10),11-eremophiladien-2-one |
| (4R- (4alpha,4aalpha,6beta))- 4,4a,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,4a-dimethyl-6-(1-methyl vinyl) naphthalen-2(3H)-one |
| 4,4a,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-6-isopropenyl-4,4a-dimethyl-2(3H)-naphthalenone |
| 4,4alpha,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-6-isopropenyl-4,4alpha-dimethyl-2,3H-naphthalenone |
| 2(3H)-naphthalenone, 4,4a,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-4,4a-dimethyl-6-(1-methylethenyl)-, (4R,4aS,6R)- |
| nootkatone 50-60% ex-valencene |
| nootkatone 50% (ex-grapefruit oil) (natural) |
| nootkatone 55-60% |
| nootkatone 65-70% |
| nootkatone 65-70% ex grapefruit natural |
| nootkatone 65/70% (ex grapefruit oil) (natural) |
| nootkatone 80-85% ex-valencene |
| nootkatone 90-95% |
| nootkatone 98% crystals |
| nootkatone crystals |
| nootkatone crystals, natural |
| nootkatone distilled 50% |
| nootkatone ex citrus 50% (natural) |
| nootkatone ex citrus 70% (natural) |
| nootkatone ex grapefruit (natural) |
| nootkatone ex-citrus 50% natural |
| nootkatone ex-citrus 70% natural |
| nootkatone, 50 - 60%, natural |
| nootkatone, 60 - 70%, natural |
| nootkatone, 70 - 80%, natural |
| nootkatone, 80 - 85%, natural |
| nootkatone, 85 - 87%, natural |
| (4R,4aS,6R)-6-isopropenyl-4,4a-dimethyl-4,4a,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-3H-naphthalen-2-one |
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