Methyl Octalactone / Whiskey Lactone Aroma Chemical | Creamy, Coconut, Woody & Lactonic Note

Product Name

Methyl Octalactone / Whiskey Lactone

🟠 Difficulty: Intermediate
⏳ Lasting: High
🌸 Note: Heart / Base

Description

Methyl Octalactone, commonly known as Whiskey Lactone, is a distinctive lactonic aroma chemical with a rich combination of creamy, coconut-like, woody and slightly boozy facets. It is especially valued for creating warm, smooth and gourmand effects.

Its characteristic odor can evoke coconut, creamy wood, butter, oak and whiskey-like nuances, making it useful for adding depth and richness to fragrance compositions.

In perfumery, Whiskey Lactone is particularly useful in woody, gourmand, coconut, creamy, boozy, oriental and tobacco-inspired compositions. It can also bring a soft lactonic quality to floral and fruity accords.

Odor Profile

• Lactonic

• Creamy

• Coconut-like

• Woody

• Buttery

• Sweet

• Boozy

• Whiskey-like

• Oak-like

• Warm

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.01–0.10%

• General use: 0.10–1.00%

• High-impact accords: 1.00–3.00%

These are general formulation guidelines for perfumery and are not IFRA limits.

Works Well With

• Gamma Dodecalactone

• Gamma Undecalactone

• Gamma Nonalactone

• Delta Decalactone

• Coconut materials

• Vanillin

• Ethyl Vanillin

• Ethyl Maltol

• Coumarin

• Maple Lactone

• Coffee materials

• Cocoa materials

• Tobacco materials

• Sandalwood

• Cedarwood

• Guaiacwood

• Patchouli

• Ambroxan

• Labdanum

• Benzoin

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Gourmand Fragrances

• Coconut Fragrances

• Lactonic Fragrances

• Woody Fragrances

• Boozy Fragrances

• Whiskey Accords

• Tobacco Fragrances

• Vanilla Fragrances

• Creamy Accords

• Oriental Fragrances

• Soap

• Body Care

• Home Fragrance

Perfumers' Tip

Whiskey Lactone is excellent for creating a creamy, coconut-like and woody effect with a subtle boozy character. Combine it with Sandalwood and Cedarwood for a creamy woody accord, or use it with Vanillin and Ethyl Maltol for a rich gourmand effect. Tobacco and Labdanum can emphasize its warm boozy character, while other lactones can build a fuller creamy profile.