4-Methyl-2-pentylpyridine

At a glance

Synthetic heterocyclic aroma used for cocoa‑nutty notes, adding depth to gourmand and tobacco accords. It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Furan/Heterocyclic
CAS number
84625-54-7
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01