Nootkatone

At a glance

Nootkatone is a sesquiterpene ketone used in perfumery for its fresh, citrusy, and woody notes, often found in grapefruit and other citrus fragrances It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
grapefruit peel or synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ketone
CAS number
4674-50-4
Profile
citrusy, woody, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01