Cuminyl nitrile

At a glance

Cuminyl nitrile is a synthetically produced aroma chemical with a warm, cumin‑like spicy note, used to add depth in oriental and woody fragrances. It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Aromatic nitrile
CAS number
13816-33-6
Profile
spicy, warm, cumin-like
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01