METHYL CEDRYL KETONE

Product Overview

From the heart of Kannauj, India — the Perfume Capital of India — Shiva Exports India presents Methyl Cedryl Ketone, a premium-grade aromatic chemical that bridges traditional olfactory mastery with modern technical precision. Sourced and processed using advanced fractional distillation, this material reflects Kannauj's centuries-old legacy of perfumery combined with state-of-the-art chemical synthesis. Designed specifically for industrial fragrance compounding, luxury cosmetics, and fine fragrance houses, our Methyl Cedryl Ketone offers absolute purity, structural stability, and an exceptional fixative profile that bulk buyers can rely on for batch-to-batch consistency.

🌿 Olfactory Profile & Applications

Methyl Cedryl Ketone (commonly compared to Vertofix Coeur) is a highly substantive base note prized for its rich, warm, woody-amber character. It opens with a clean, dry cedarwood aroma, melting into a sophisticated leather and soft musk undertone that lingers for days on blotters. Unlike raw cedarwood oils, it lacks harsh terpenic top notes, offering instead a smooth, velvety texture that enhances the performance of heart and top notes.

This versatile aroma chemical is indispensable across several high-value B2B applications:

• Fine Fragrances: Acts as a critical structural component in woody, oriental, fougère, and chypre accords.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Adds sophisticated, skin-safe scent retention to luxury creams, lotions, and body washes.
• Soap & Detergent Manufacturing: Highly stable in alkaline formulations, ensuring excellent fabric substantivity and longevity in laundry products.
• Candles & Diffusers: Provides a robust hot throw and steady evaporation profile in wax and solvent bases.

✨ Key Features & Specifications

• Chemical Name: Methyl Cedryl Ketone (often referred to in the industry as Vertofix Coeur type)
• CAS Number: 32388-55-9
• Source: Derived from high-grade natural cedarwood oil fractions via precise acetylation.
• Origin: Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India (Shiva Exports India)
• Purity: Min 98% pure, undiluted aromatic chemical.
• Appearance: Clear, pale yellow to amber-colored viscous liquid.
• Specific Gravity: 0.995 to 1.010 @ 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.5120 to 1.5180 @ 20°C
• Flash Point: > 100°C (highly stable during processing)
• Shelf Life: 24 months when stored in a cool, dry place in airtight containers away from direct sunlight.

📖 Usage & Formulation Guide

As a highly versatile modifier and fixative, Methyl Cedryl Ketone blends seamlessly with a wide array of natural essential oils and synthetic aroma chemicals. Master perfumers recommend the following targeted applications:

• Classic Modern Base Accord: Combine 8% Methyl Cedryl Ketone with 12% Iso E Super and 15% Hedione. This blend forms a highly diffusive, transparent woody-floral canvas that amplifies citrus top notes like Bergamot and Mandarin.
• Fine Fragrance Dosing: Utilize at levels ranging from 1% to 10% of the total fragrance concentrate. For heavy oriental or masculine leather formulations, dosage can be increased up to 15% to enhance depth and longevity.
• Soap-Making Stability: Incorporate at 1% to 3% of the fragrance compound in cold process soaps. It exhibits zero acceleration, zero seizing, and zero discoloration, ensuring a smooth pour and excellent scent retention.
• Fabric Care Substantivity: Add to fabric softener formulations to anchor volatile floral notes, leaving a clean, warm, wood-musk trail on dry cotton and synthetic fibers.

🛡️ Quality Assurance

At Shiva Exports India, quality is our signature. Every single batch of Methyl Cedryl Ketone undergoes rigorous Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis in our state-of-the-art laboratory to verify its isomeric purity and ensure it is free from unwanted phthalates or solvents. Our manufacturing facility complies strictly with IFRA standards, ISO 9001:2015, and global export regulations. We guarantee absolute batch-to-batch consistency, allowing large-scale manufacturers to run continuous production lines without olfactory variation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are provided with every shipment.

📦 Packaging & Bulk Availability

To preserve the chemical integrity and prevent oxidation, our Methyl Cedryl Ketone is packaged under nitrogen blanket conditions in export-ready containers:

• Small to Medium Wholesale: 100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1L, and 5L high-grade aluminum bottles lined with protective epoxy coatings.
• Industrial Bulk Packaging: 25kg, 50kg, and 200kg food-grade, heavy-duty HDPE or steel drums.
• Private Labeling & Customization: Tailored packaging, custom labeling, and bespoke documentation available for international distributors and contract manufacturers.
• Global Logistics: Fast, air-freight and ocean-freight shipping with temperature-controlled logistics options.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Vertofix and Methyl Cedryl Ketone?
Methyl Cedryl Ketone is the standard chemical name (CAS 32388-55-9) for this highly valued woody-amber aroma chemical. Vertofix (or Vertofix Coeur) is a registered trademark of IFF. Shiva Exports India's Methyl Cedryl Ketone offers a comparable olfactory profile, structural purity, and fixative performance, making it an excellent, cost-effective alternative for global bulk buyers.

What is the recommended usage level of Methyl Cedryl Ketone in fine fragrance formulations?
While it can be used as a minor modifier at 0.5%, it is typically formulated at 2% to 10% in the fragrance concentrate. In heavy woody, amber, or leather accords, it can safely be pushed up to 15% to provide exceptional tenacity and body.

Is your Methyl Cedryl Ketone vegan, Kosher, and cruelty-free?
Yes. Our product is synthesized from natural cedarwood-derived precursors (primarily cedrene), contains absolutely no animal-derived ingredients, is cruelty-free, and complies with Kosher and Halal manufacturing standards.

How does this ingredient behave in cold process soap making?
It behaves exceptionally well. Unlike many spicy or vanillic aroma chemicals, Methyl Cedryl Ketone does not accelerate the soap trace, cause seizing, or lead to discoloration, making it a highly reliable fixative for functional perfumery.