Coconut

At a glance

Coconut note is not derived from natural oil; it is recreated synthetically, chiefly using massoia lactone and related γ‑lactones, delivering a creamy, tropical fruity aroma used in gourmand fragrances.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
No natural extractable oil exists commercially; reconstructed from synthetic aroma chemicals such as massoia lactone
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
γ‑lactone
CAS number
8001-31-9
Profile
Creamy, sweet, tropical fruity-nutty scent
IFRA status
Not restricted
Cost tier
Low
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-22