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Nootkatone
(4R,4aS,6R)-4,4a-dimethyl-6-prop-1-en-2-yl-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydronaphthalen-2-one ; 1(10),11-eremophiladien-2-one ; 4,4alpha,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-6-isopropenyl-4,4alpha-dimethyl-2,3H-naphthalenone ; (4R,4aS,6R)-6-iso propenyl-4,4a-dimethyl-4,4a,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-3H-naphthalen-2-one
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Company | Ingredient Name | ID | Comments | Naturality | Certifications | Purity | Latin name | Treated part | Geographical origin | MOQ |
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Nootkatone - 30gr | - |
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Isobionics® Nootkatone 98 | - |
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NOOTKATONE EX VALENCENE 60% | 2311163310 |
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NOOTKATONE EX VALENCENE 86% | 2311119910 |
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NOOTKATONE EX VALENCENE 98% | 2311191810 |
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General Presentation
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CAS N° :
4674-50-4 -
EINECS number :
225-124-4 -
FEMA number :
3166 -
FLAVIS number :
07.089
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JECFA number :
1398 -
Volatility :
Heart -
Price Range :
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Physico chemical properties
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Appearance :
White solid -
Density :
0,997 -
Refractive Index @20°C :
Data not available. -
Optical rotation :
Data not available. -
Vapor pressure :
0,001183 mmHg @23°C -
Flash Point :
110°C
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Molecular formula :
C15H22O -
Molecular Weight :
218,34 g/mol -
Log P :
3,8 -
Fusion Point :
32°C -
Boiling Point :
170°C (à 0,5 mmHg) -
Detection Threshold :
Entre 170 et 800 ppb (0,00008%) selon les personnes
Chemistry & Uses
Year of discovery :
Data not available.
Natural availability :
Nootkatone can be isolated in its natural state from Grapefruit EO, which contains about 1 to 2%. Nevertheless, the Nootkatone used in perfumery is generally obtained synthetically.
Isomerism :
Nootkatone has three asymmetric carbons, one of which guides its enantiomer. Both enantiomers of the molecule have a similar smell. The racemic mixture is most often used, provided that the racemic mixture of Valencene is also used to synthesize it.
Synthesis precursor :
Nootkatone is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.
Synthesis route :
Nootkatone is synthesized by oxidation of a compound with a similar structure: Valencene, which can be isolated from Sweet Orange EO.
Stability :
Stable in perfumes and diverse functional bases
Other comments :
Nootkatone is the compound that gives Grapefruit EO its characteristic smell.
Regulations & IFRA
Allergens :
This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
IFRA 51th :
This ingredient is restricted by the 51th amendment
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Specified ingredients: notes
Nootkatone used as a fragrance ingredient should be at least 98% pure, with a melting point of at least 32°C. Lower purity grades may not be used as a fragrance ingredient.
Contributions from other sources
Nootkatone is found in natural extracts, but its natural contributions are not relevant for the fragrance ingredient specification mentioned above.