Methylheptenone (isomer unspecified)
At a glance
Synthetic 6‑methyl‑5‑hepten‑2‑one, a clear liquid with fresh citrus‑fruit, pineapple‑green notes used in perfumery for bright top‑notes. It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.
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