DMO / Dimethyloctanol / Pelargol Aroma Chemical | Fresh Citrus, Floral & Green Note

Product Name

DMO – Dimethyloctanol / Pelargol

CAS No.: 18479-51-1

🟢 Difficulty: Beginner
⏳ Lasting: Medium–High
🌸 Note: Top / Heart

Description

DMO, commonly known as Dimethyloctanol or Pelargol, is a versatile fresh floral aroma chemical with a clean, bright and slightly green character. Its odor profile combines fresh, citrus, floral, rosy and subtly fruity facets, making it useful for adding freshness and lift to fragrance compositions.

In perfumery, DMO is particularly useful as a fresh floral modifier. It can help create a natural-feeling floral character while providing a clean and slightly citrusy freshness that works well in modern fragrance compositions.

It is especially effective in fresh, floral, citrus, green and geranium-style accords. DMO can also help bridge citrus top notes with floral heart materials and contribute to the overall smoothness of a composition.

Odor Profile

• Fresh

• Floral

• Citrus-like

• Rosy

• Green

• Fruity

• Clean

• Soft

• Slightly herbal

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.10–0.50%

• General use: 0.50–5.00%

• High-impact accords: 5.00–15.00%

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

Works Well With

• Citronellol

• Geraniol

• Citronellyl Acetate

• Citronellyl Formate

• Linalool

• Linalyl Acetate

• Dihydromyrcenol

• Citral

• Bergamot Oil

• Lemon Oil

• Rose materials

• Geranium Oil

• Hedione

• Phenethyl Alcohol

• Ylang Ylang

• White Musks

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Fresh Fragrances

• Floral Fragrances

• Citrus-Floral Fragrances

• Green Fragrances

• Rose Accords

• Geranium Accords

• Fruity-Floral Accords

• Natural-Style Fragrances

• Soap

• Shampoos

• Body Care

• Deodorants

• Home Fragrance

Perfumers' Tip

DMO is useful for creating a fresh, clean and soft floral effect. Combine it with Citronellol and Geraniol for a natural rosy-geranium accord, or pair it with Dihydromyrcenol and citrus materials for a brighter fresh profile. Hedione can add floral radiance, while white musks can give the composition a clean and lasting finish.