A woody fragrance ingredient derived from cedrene.
What it is
Acetylcedrene is a ketone obtained by acetylation of cedrene, a sesquiterpene from cedarwood oil, and is also known as methyl cedryl ketone. It has a dry, woody odour. CosIng lists it as a perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in perfumes, aftershaves, shower gels and other scented products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Fragrance ingredients are often listed only as "parfum", so its presence in a perfume blend may not appear separately on the label.
Functions
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.