Methyl Octyl Ketone

Methyl Octyl Ketone or more commonly known as 2-Decanone offers a mild, orange blossom odor to delicate fragrances, featuring as a colorless liquid, ideal for adding a subtle floral note to the scent mix.

Used to provide a mild, orange blossom note to delicate fragrances, enhancing floral and citrus profiles with its subtle aroma.

IUPAC Name: decan-2-one
CAS Number: 693-54-9
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O
Molecular Weight: 156.26 g/mol
Boiling Point: 210.0 °C (410.00 °F)
Melting Point: 14.0 °C (57.20 °F)
Class: Ketone
Use/s: Scent
Synonyms
1: 2-Decanone 2: Decan-2-one 3: METHYL OCTYL KETONE 4: Methyl n-octyl ketone 5: Octyl methyl ketone 6: n-C8H17COCH3 7: MFCD00009571 8: GX543OLT0R 9: CHEMBL47127
Chemist Says
Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Scent: Fatty Peachy, Aldehyde-like
Scent profile
Scent profiles are inherently subjective and can significantly differ among individuals, and may also be influenced by the conditions at the time of evaluation. The information provided here is a synthesis of data from diverse sources, including books, cross-references, artificial intelligence analyses, and chemical research sites, aiming to present a comprehensive overview. We've distilled this information to highlight the most frequently observed scent profiles for each molecule or compound, offering a generalized perspective.

1: Mild, Orange Blossom, Floral, Citrus
2: Sweet, Waxy, Fruity, Apple, Pear
3: Orange-like Floral