Aroma ChemicalcheesyMiddle note
Methyl Hexyl Ketone.
Presents a complex ketonic character with sweet, earthy facets reminiscent of unripe apples, complemented by herbal-green nuances and distinctive cheese-like undertones.
CAS Registry
111-13-7
Odor Strength
Medium
Pyramid
Middle
IFRA Status
Unrestricted
Cat 4 · Fine fragranceFrom the literature
TGSC, suppliers, and others, quoted as filed.
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 21, No. 1, 33, (1996)“Musty, ketonic, bleu and parmesan cheese-like with earthy and dairy nuances”
Luebke, William tgsc, (1989)“Earthy weedy natural woody herbal”
Moellhausen“Floral, green, herbaceous, fruity”
PerfumersWorld“Sweet earthy weedy natural woody herbal green fruity wine floral green herbaceous fruity blends-well-with - +2-heptanone herbaceous-notes”
Functional profile
How perfumers typically use Methyl Hexyl Ketone — concentration ranges (min · median · max) across community formulas.
Accent
1 formula
Common formula contexts
Fragrance styles and categories where Methyl Hexyl Ketone appears most often.
Fresh Citrus
1 formula
