Dihydronootkatone

At a glance

A synthetic sesquiterpene ketone with fresh citrus, woody‑amber notes, used to impart grapefruit‑like brightness and warm amber nuances in perfumery. 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
Ketone
CAS number
20489-53-6
Profile
citrusy, woody, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01