Bicyclononalactone (Iff)

Aroma Chemicals

Bicyclononalactone (Iff)

Presents a rich, lactonic sweetness with prominent coumarin and tonka facets, accompanied by creamy vanilla, coconut, and subtle almond nuances.

Aroma ChemicalBaseCAS: 4430-31-3

Odor Strength

Medium

Odor Type

Gourmand

Tonka

Functional Profile

How perfumers typically use Bicyclononalactone (Iff) in their compositions.

Enhance

3 formulas

0.5%0.5%0.5%

Accent

3 formulas

0.6%2.1%3.5%

Support

3 formulas

0.8%0.8%0.8%

Blend

2 formulas

0.2%0.7%1.1%

Modulate

1 formulas

1.6%1.6%1.6%

Common Formula Contexts

Fragrance styles and categories where Bicyclononalactone (Iff) appears most often.

Oriental Amber

4 formulas

0.2%1.5%3.5%

Fresh Citrus

1 formulas

1.1%1.1%1.1%

Floral Bouquet

1 formulas

0.8%0.8%0.8%

Complex Composition

1 formulas

0.5%0.5%0.5%

TGSC Descriptions

Mosciano, Gerard P&F 26, No. 3, 80, (2001): Sweet, creamy, lactonic, coconut, coumarin, with milky and creamy vanilla nuances

Luebke, William tgsc, (1987): Sweet herbal coumarin tonka woody

Other Descriptions

Bicyclononalactone

IFF: Very useful in preparing coumarin alternatives. more stable than coumarin. it also has a very good tonka characteristic. almond, vanila, coumarin, hay, coconut note

Moellhausen: Sweet aromatic, lactonic; coconut- and coumarin-like; sharp, fatty, fruity

Taytonn ASCC: Almond, coconut, coumarin, powder/ powdery, sweet, tonka, vanilla

Pell Wall Perfumes: Almond, vanila, coumarin, hay, coconut note
Also known as octahydrocoumarin, this iff product is described by them as: “very useful in preparing coumarin alternatives. more stable than coumarin. it also has a very good tonka characteristic. almond, vanila, coumarin, hay, coconut note”. also easier to handle because it’s liquid rather than the crystals of coumarin.

Cyclohexyl Lactone ≥98% As Cyclohexyl Lactone

Takasago: Sweet harbaceous or coumarin-like
Gives body to fruity-floral compositions. may be used in combination with coumarin and also with powdery notes.