Pyridine

At a glance

Pyridine is a synthetic fragrance ingredient used to add depth and nuance to perfumes, often in small quantities due to its strong character It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
chemical synthesis
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Furan/Heterocyclic
CAS number
110-86-1
Profile
pungent, green, metallic
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01