Methyl Acetophenone Aroma Chemical | Floral & Mimosa Note

Product Name

Methyl Acetophenone

CAS No.: 122-00-9

🟢 Difficulty: Intermediate

⏳ Lasting: Medium

🌸 Note: Top / Heart

Description

Methyl Acetophenone, commonly referring to p-Methyl Acetophenone (4-Methylacetophenone), is an aromatic ketone with a distinctive sweet, soft floral character. Its odor profile is associated with hawthorn, mimosa and acacia, accompanied by powdery, coumarinic, vanilla-like and subtle cherry nuances. It is a recognized fragrance ingredient used in perfumes and cosmetic formulations.

In fragrance construction, Methyl Acetophenone is particularly useful for creating mimosa, floral and fresh spicy blossom effects. It can provide a sweet floral accent and help add character to compositions containing lilac, acacia, hawthorn and mimosa notes. It can also contribute a subtle warm, powdery quality to more complex floral or leathery compositions.

Odor Profile

• Sweet

• Floral

• Mimosa-like

• Hawthorn-like

• Acacia-like

• Powdery

• Coumarinic

• Softly cherry-like

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

• Benzyl Formate

• Benzyl Salicylate

• Methyl Salicylate

• Coumarin

• Vanillin

• Phenethyl Alcohol

• Linalool

• Geraniol

• Oakmoss materials

• Patchouli

• Mimosa materials

• Acacia and floral materials

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Soap

• Body Care

• Home Fragrance

• Floral Accords

• Mimosa Accords

• Acacia Accords

• Hawthorn Accords

• Fresh Spicy Floral Accords

Perfumers' Tip

Methyl Acetophenone is especially useful for giving floral compositions a sweet, powdery mimosa or hawthorn character. Start at a low level and build gradually, as its distinctive floral profile can quickly become noticeable. Pair it with Coumarin and soft floral materials for a warmer effect, or with green and fresh notes to emphasize its brighter side.