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Nootkatone

Also known as: (+)-Nootkatone, Nootkaton, methylvinyl)naphthalen-2(3H)-one, (4R,4aS,6R)-, 4betaH,5alpha-Eremorphila-1(10),11-dien-2-one

IFRA Restriction

This is the maximum allowed percentage of this material in the total finished product, not in the fragrance concentrate.

For example, if a fine fragrance (Category 4A) contains 20% fragrance oil, and IFRA allows 10% of this material, the material can be up to 50% of the fragrance concentrate (10% ÷ 20% = 50%).

CAS 4674-50-4

Molecular Information
Molecular Formula C15H22O
Molecular Weight 218.33 g/mol
Boiling Point BP: 125 °C at 0.5 mm Hg
Flash Point 100 °C (212 °F) - closed cup
Density 0.9963 at 25 °C
InChIKey WTOYNNBCKUYIKC-JMSVASOKSA-N
Sources: PubChem

Safety Information
Warning

GHS Classification

Skin corrosion/irritationSensitization, SkinSerious eye damage/eye irritation

Hazard Statements

  • H315: Causes skin irritation
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation
Sources: PubChem