Product Name

ACETOPHENONE / Methyl Phenyl Ketone / Acetylbenzene

CAS No.: 98-86-2

🟢 Difficulty: Beginner

⏳ Lasting: Medium

🌸 Note: Heart / Base

Description

Acetophenone is a classic aromatic ketone with a distinctive sweet, almond-like, fruity and slightly floral odor. It is a widely recognized fragrance material and can be useful for creating sweet aromatic effects in perfume compositions. Its odor profile is often associated with almond, cherry, hawthorn and slightly medicinal nuances.

In perfumery, Acetophenone is primarily used as a sweet aromatic modifier. It can give body to floral compositions and contribute a warm, slightly balsamic character to fruity and gourmand accords. Its almond-like facet can be particularly useful in cherry, almond, heliotrope and marzipan-inspired compositions, while its floral side can support jasmine, orange blossom and other sweet floral themes.

The material is relatively versatile but has a recognizable personality, so it is generally best evaluated at low-to-moderate levels. In a complex formula, it can help connect sweet floral materials with fruity, balsamic or gourmand components. It can also be useful in recreating certain natural odor profiles where a subtle almond-like aromatic facet is desired.

Odor Profile

• Sweet

• Almond-like

• Fruity

• Floral

• Balsamic

• Powdery

• Cherry-like

• Slightly medicinal

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.05–0.20%

• General use: 0.20–2.00%

• High-impact accords: 2.00–5.00%

These are formulation guidelines for perfumers and are not IFRA limits.

Works Well With

• Benzaldehyde

• Anisaldehyde

• Vanillin

• Ethyl Vanillin

• Heliotropin

• Coumarin

• Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol

• Benzyl Salicylate

• Linalool

• Linalyl Acetate

• Methyl Anthranilate

• Fruity esters

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Floral Fragrance

• Gourmand Accords

• Fruity Fragrance

• Soap

• Body Care

• Candles

• Home Fragrance

• Incense

Perfumers' Tip

Acetophenone is useful when you need a soft almond-cherry sweetness with a slightly floral character. It can be especially effective in marzipan, cherry, almond and heliotrope-style accords.

For a richer gourmand effect, combine it with benzaldehyde, vanillin and heliotropin. For floral compositions, try pairing it with phenyl ethyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate and other soft floral materials.