Hedione

Description

Description:

Middle Note

Hedione® (Firmenich); aka methyl dihydro-jasmonate

Fragrance Family: Floral

Other names : Methyl Dihydrojasmonate ; Cepionate® ; MDJ Super® ; Kharismal® ; Methyl 3-oxo-2-pentylcyclopentane acetate ; Claigeon ; Jasmodione ; MDJ ; Methyl (2-pentyl-3-oxocyclopentyl) acetate ; Methyl 2-pentyl-3-oxo-1-cyclopentyl acetate ; Methyl (3-oxo-2-pentylcyclopentyl) acetate ; Supercepionate ; Paradisone®

Odor Description: Transparent, Floral, Jasmine, Citrusy.
An elegant, transparent floral, jasmine note with a citrus freshness. In use, Hedione^® develops a beautiful natural smoothness and radiance in a wide range of perfume types.

Usage: Hedione® is an indispensable material for the perfumer. Besides use in jasmine and its family of florals, it gives original effects in virtually all fragrance types. It is normally used at a concentration of between 2 and 15%, but can be used at levels of 35% and above.

Use Level: 0.5% – & up
Can use up to 10 ppm in a flavor concentrate

Volatility : Heart

Uses in perfumery : Hedione® is used in jasmine reconstitutions, and all kinds of accords, to give volume to the whole, to accompany and give tenacity to the perfume. Allows, in association with Bergamot EO, Beta-Ionone and Damascone-beta, to recreate a tea note for example. Present in a large majority of commercial fragrances.

Natural availability : Hedione® is present in trace amounts in Grandiflorum Jasmine Absolute and in some teas. It is nevertheless exclusively synthetic Hedione® that is used in perfumery.

Performance:
Tenacity on blotter: 2 weeks
Burning effectiveness: Good
Substantivity Damp: Good
Substantivity Dry: Good

Chemical Properties:

Chemical Name:  Cyclopentaneacetic acid, 3-oxo-2-pentyl-, methyl ester
Formula: C13H22O3
Molecular Weight: 226
Vapour pressure (20ºC): 0.09 Pa
Flashpoint:  > 100°C
Appearance:  Colorless liquid

IFRA : This ingredient is not restricted

CAS # 24851-98-7
FEMA # 3408

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Application Suitability:

Good performance in:

• Alcoholic Perfume
• Anti-perspirants/Deo
• Creams and Lotions
• Lipsticks
• Talcum Powder
• Tablet Soap
• Liquid Soap
• Shampoo
• Hair Conditioner
• Bath/Shower Gel
• Ammonia
• Detergent Powder
• Liquid Detergent
• Fabric Softener
• Candles
• Pot Pourri
• Incense

Major problems in:

• Cold Wave
• Acid Cleaner
• Chlorine