Tealactone

At a glance

A green, tea-like lactone used in modern niche perfumery to evoke the character of brewed green tea. It is used by perfumers as one of many aroma-chemical building blocks that combine to form a fragrance's overall accord, rather than being worn as a scent on its own.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
laboratory production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Lactone
CAS number
15356-74-8
Profile
fresh, aquatic, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01