🌲 Methyl Cedryl Ketone – Woody Cedar Amber Fixative
CAS No.: 32388-55-9 | Molecular Formula: C₁₇H₂₈O
💡 Product Highlights:
✔️ Velvety, woody-amber note with dry, refined cedarwood nuances
✔️ Excellent fixative with long-lasting, lingering character
✔️ Commonly used in masculine, amber, chypre, and forest-inspired blends
✔️ Enhances depth and warmth in base accords
✔️ Widely loved by professional perfumers and artisan scent crafters
🧴 Product Description:
Methyl Cedryl Ketone, also known commercially as Vertofix, is a woody amber aroma chemical cherished for its elegant dry cedarwood tone. It imparts warmth, richness, and lasting power to fragrance compositions—especially those in the masculine, oriental, or forest categories. Its structure blends beautifully with musks, patchouli, vetiver, and amber to anchor and enrich a scent.
This versatile material is an essential base note for any perfumer seeking a sophisticated wood base with staying power.
🔬 Product Information:
Chemical Name: 3,5,5,9-Tetramethyl-13-oxatricyclo[7.3.1.0²,⁷]tridecan-4-one
CAS Number: 32388-55-9
Molecular Formula: C₁₇H₂₈O
Odour Profile: Woody, amber, dry cedar, slightly earthy, elegant
🧾 Synonyms:
• Vertofix
• Cedramber
• Cedryl Methyl Ketone
• Methyl Cedrol Ketone
🧫 Appearance & Texture:
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid
Texture: Oily and dense consistency
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and fragrance oils; insoluble in water
⚠️ Safety & Handling:
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under normal usage
Precautions: Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Use in a well-ventilated area. Wear gloves.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container, away from light and heat
📦 Sizes Available:
10ml | 20ml | 30ml | 50ml | 100ml
✨ Applications:
Base note for masculine fine fragrance blends
Ideal in woody, amber, chypre, and fougère compositions
Soap, cosmetic, and home scenting formulations
Fixative in essential oil and synthetic blends
🛍️ Methyl Cedryl Ketone (Vertofix) is a perfumery essential—woody, elegant, and endlessly versatile.