Skatole
Available with historical source reference
generic material identity
Historical technical reference: check current commercial product grade, present specification, and regulatory status separately.
Short profile
extremely powerful animalic/overripe-fruity; warm and more attractive only at very low concentration
Effect in a formula
Supplier odor descriptor: animalic.
From the source: Historically used in minute traces for civet-like effects and natural decomposition/overmature-flower nuances; the source notes that its effect can grow during ageing.
Use and dosage
No data available.
No confirmed manufacturer use level for this exact product.
Behaviour and performance
No data available.
Reported as stated by the source. Diffusion, tenacity and note impact are not combined into a single performance score.
Good areas of use
Civet/animalic structures, sandalwood and tiny naturalistic accents.
Chemical context
CAS83-34-1
FormulaC9H9N
Molecular weight131.17 g/mol
No vapour pressure with an explicitly reported temperature.
Source: Arctander, Perfume and Flavor Chemicals (1969)