_-Thujone

At a glance

Thujone is a naturally occurring compound found in certain plants, used in perfumery for its fresh, camphorous scent It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Sage, Wormwood, and other plants
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ketone
CAS number
546-80-5
Profile
camphorous, herbal, fresh
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Thujone", CAS 546-80-5)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26