p-tert-Butylacetophenone

At a glance

A synthetic aromatic ketone with a sweet, powdery, vanilla‑balsamic nuance, used as a fixative and enhancer in floral, woody and amber accords. 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
943-27-1
Profile
musky, floral, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01