Benzonitrile, 3,4-dimethyl-

At a glance

A synthetic fragrance ingredient used to add almond, cherry, and other fruit notes to perfumes It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
CAS number
22884-95-3
Profile
almond, fruity, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01