Dimethyl Octenone

Givaudan

Available

neat or unspecified

single substance

Short profile

Olfactive family according to source: Citrus. The documented product profile combines citrusy, fruity, fresh, grapefruit.

citrus

fruity

fresh

grapefruit-like

Effect in a formula

Freshness giver

Top accent

Lift

Can lighten the top note and open citrus or aromatic accords; sensorially test the transition and remaining effect in the drydown.

From the source: Contributions explicitly identifiable in the source text: more radiance, a more natural appearance.

Use and dosage

Manufacturer's recommended use level for this product grade: 0.5% - 10%. This is not an IFRA limit. Low: lifts the top note. Medium: forms a clear citrus top note. High: can mask other top notes; check transition and residual effect in the heart over time.

0.5% - 10%

Manufacturer use guidance for this exact product — not an IFRA limit. IFRA standards must be verified separately for the specific substance scope and product grade.

Behaviour and performance

Diffusionhigh – explicit source description

Tenacity2 hours

Reported as stated by the source. Diffusion, tenacity and note impact are not combined into a single performance score.

Good areas of use

Citrus

Grapefruit

Chemical context

CAS2550-11-0

Chemical name4,7-Dimethyloct-6-en-3-one

FormulaC10H18O

Molecular weight154.2 g/mol

Function classKetone

No vapour pressure with an explicitly reported temperature.

No vapor pressure classification: A reliable numerical vapor pressure with explicitly documented measurement temperature is missing.

Source: Givaudan Fragrance Molecules – Dimethyl Octenone

Open source

Last reviewed: 2026-09-07