beta-Thujone

At a glance

Beta-Thujone is a naturally occurring compound found in the oils of various plants, used in perfumery for its camphorous and minty notes It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Sage, Wormwood, and other plant oils
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ketone
CAS number
471-15-8
Profile
camphorous, minty, herbal
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Thujone", CAS 471-15-8)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26