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2,3-Dimethylbenzofuran

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According to The Good Scents Company, this material has an odor type of phenolic, with descriptor tags: chemical, phenolic, smoky, tobacco, chemical, resinous, phenolic, smoky, tobacco, pungent, licorice black licorice, leathery, smoky, bacon, meaty. (CAS 3782-00-1)

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Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Furan/Heterocyclic
CAS number
3782-00-1
Structure
2D molecular structure of 2,3-Dimethylbenzofuran
Profile
chemical, phenolic, smoky, tobacco, chemical, resinous, phenolic, smoky, tobacco, pungent, licorice black licorice, leathery, smoky, bacon, meaty
IFRA status
Prohibited -- not for fragrance use
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● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01