Diethyl Melonate Aroma Chemical | Fruity Floral Ingredient

Product Name

Diethyl Melonate

CAS No.: 1806-34-4

🟢 Difficulty: Intermediate

⏳ Lasting: Medium

🌸 Note: Top / Heart

Description

Diethyl Melonate is a fruity aroma chemical with a fresh, sweet and subtly green character. Its odor profile can contribute melon-like, watery and fruity nuances, making it useful for creating fresh and transparent fruit effects. The material has a soft character that can blend smoothly with floral and citrus ingredients without overwhelming the composition.

In perfumery, Diethyl Melonate can be used to enhance fruity, fresh, green and aquatic-style accords. It is particularly useful when creating melon and watery-fruit impressions, where it can add juiciness and freshness to the composition. It can also support floral hearts by providing a light fruity dimension and helping bridge fresh top notes with softer floral materials. Its versatility makes it suitable for modern fresh fragrances as well as functional fragrance applications.

Odor Profile

• Fruity

• Melon-like

• Fresh

• Sweet

• Watery

• Green

• Soft

• Slightly floral

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.1–0.5%

• General use: 0.5–3%

• High-impact accords: 3–10%

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

Works Well With

• Cis-3-Hexenol

• Cis-3-Hexenyl Acetate

• Calone

• Helional

• Dihydromyrcenol

• Linalool

• Linalyl Acetate

• Hedione

• Citronellol

• Bergamot Oil

• Melon materials

• Green materials

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Candles

• Soap

• Body Care

• Home Fragrance

• Fruity Accords

• Melon Accords

• Green Accords

• Fresh & Aquatic Fragrances

Perfumers' Tip

Use Diethyl Melonate to create a fresh, juicy and watery fruit impression. Combine it with green materials such as Cis-3-Hexenol for a more natural melon effect, or pair it with aquatic materials for a bright, refreshing fragrance structure.