- CAS number
- 32388-55-9
- IFRA Standard status
- Not recorded
- Products
- 27
Last updated · 25-05-2026Record completeness75%
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Description
Anyone who has ever stepped inside a sauna will recognize the characteristic earthy cedar scent delivered by Acetyl cedrene. This distinctive woody profile gains subtle depth from amber and musk nuances, forming a rich and engaging aroma. Produced in a laboratory environment through advanced synthesis methods, Acetyl cedrene maintains consistent quality and stability. Notably, the modern fragrance industry increasingly relies on renewable raw materials to produce it, actively helping conserve natural resources and advance sustainability.
Additional information
- Cedar has been used as a fragrance ingredient for millennia, with ancient Egyptians incorporating it into mummification and Romans valuing its antiseptic properties.
- Laboratory production of fragrances like Acetyl cedrene helps protect cedar forests threatened by overexploitation, advancing sustainable perfumery.
- Woody notes, such as those found in Acetyl cedrene, activate brain regions associated with tranquility, which explains their calming effect on many people.
CAS number
32388-55-9
Other names
[3R-(3α,3aβ,7β,8aα)]-1-(2,3,4,7,8,8a-Hexahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-1H-3a,7-methanoazulen-5-yl)ethan-1-oneCedarwood oil, acetylated coeurLixetone®WoodyflorMethyl CedryloneCedrylideVertofixLixetone BulkedMethyl Cedryl Ketone(R)-9-acetyl cedr-8-ene
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IFRA Standard status
The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.
Not recorded
Regulatory information
The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) is currently completing a comprehensive safety evaluation for acetyl cedrene. Once finished, the evaluation will be reviewed by the Expert Panel for Fragrance Safety and subsequently published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
