Bicyclononalactone

IFF

Available

neat or unspecified

single substance

Short profile

Olfactory Family according to source: Powdery. The documented product profile combines powdery, vanilla, coconut-like.

powdery

vanilla-like

coconut-like

Effect in a formula

Texturizer

Powder modifier

Rounding

Can smooth edges and build a softer, dry-powdery texture; high amounts can reduce transparency.

Use and dosage

Manufacturer's specification for this product grade: Up to 10%. This is not an IFRA limit. Low: smooths and lightly powders. Medium: provides a clearly soft, dry texture. High: can reduce transparency and strongly soften the formula.

Up to 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

Note impact (source)Top Medium; Heart Medium; Base Medium

Tenacity> 12 hours

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

Good areas of use

No data available.

Chemical context

CAS4430-31-3

Chemical nameOctahydro-2H-chromen-2-one

FormulaC9H14O2

Molecular weight154 g/mol

Function classKetone

Vapour pressure0.001558 mmHg at 23 °C (0.2077 Pa)

Relative VP bandmedium

The Pa value is a unit conversion only, not a temperature normalisation. VP band and molecular weight are not translated into evaporation hours.

At 23 °C a vapor pressure of 0.001558 mmHg (≈ 0.2077 Pa) was reported; relative physical band class: medium. This is not a prediction of evaporation time, odor strength, diffusion or skin/blotter duration.

Source: IFF Ingredients Compendium – Bicyclononalactone

Open source

Last reviewed: 2026-09-07