| Customization: | Available |
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| Powder: | Yes |
| Customized: | Customized |
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| Product name | Nootkatone |
| CAS NO | 4674-50-4 |
| Purity | 99% |
| EINECS | 225-124-4 |
| Appearance | White powder |
Nootkatone is a sesquiterpene ketone isolated from grapefruit peel oil and Alaskan yellow cedar oil. It is colorless or light yellow oily liquid, pure product melting point is 35~36ºC, +185°~+186°. Citrus ketone has a persistent and strong citrus-like aroma, typical of grapefruit at lower dilutions.
Fragrance Industry: Nootkatone is widely used as a natural fragrance component in perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care products due to its unique citrusy-woodsy aroma.
Food and Beverage Flavoring: It adds a distinctive flavor profile to beverages, desserts, and savory dishes, enhancing their overall appeal and freshness.
Pest Control: Research suggests nootkatone has potential as a natural insecticide, particularly effective against mosquitoes and other pests, making it a safer alternative to synthetic pesticides.
Aroma Enhancement: Nootkatone functions as a potent aroma enhancer, providing a complex and long-lasting scent that elevates the sensory experience of fragrances and flavors.
Bioactivity: It exhibits bioactivity, including insecticidal properties, making it useful in eco-friendly pest management strategies.
Potential Health Benefits: Preliminary studies indicate nootkatone may have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and even anti-cancer properties, though further research is needed to confirm these effects in humans.
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