2026 Fragrance Molecule Reference
A curated, technical reference of high-impact fragrance molecules designed for modern formulation.
Explore our curated selection of 2026’s Featured Fragrance molecules. Engineered for high impact, exceptional purity, and modern sustainability standards. Use the links below to access technical specifications and safety documentation for your formulations.
Each year, Bedoukian Research’s leadership, sales, and R&D teams collaborate to curate a focused selection of fragrance ingredients designed to best serve our customers and partners. This process combines Ph.D.-level chemistry expertise, global market insights, customer feedback, and emerging trend analysis to identify high-impact molecules that help flavor formulations stand out.
The Featured Fragrance list serves as a practical technical reference for perfumers, product developers, and purchasing professionals, highlighting molecules that offer strong performance, formulation versatility, and consistent quality. By aligning scientific innovation with real-world application needs, the annual selection reflects both market relevance and Bedoukian’s commitment to advancing fragrance technology.
If you do not see a fragrance you need among our featured ingredients, use our helpful i-catalog to search all of our products for the perfect flavor ingredient for your application.
| CAS # | Product (BRI #) / Chemical Name | Odor Description | Odor Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62439-42-3 | HYDROFLEUR® (BRI 279-SUS) 6-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethylheptanal |
A powerful, fresh, watery, and ozonic effect combined with fruity shades of raspberry and melon. | 10.00% |
| 10486-19-8 | TRIDECANAL (BRI 287) | A powerful waxy, citrus odor with a hint of grapefruit. | 1.00% |
| 13257-44-8 | PARMAVERT™ (BRI 310) 2-Nonynal dimethyl acetal |
A powerful green, floral, violet leaf odor. | 1.00% |
| 67674-36-6 | e,z-2,6-NONADIEN-1-AL DIETHYL ACETAL (BRI 317) | A smooth violet, melon odor. | 0.10% |
| 76649-25-7 | ORRISOL™ (BRI 330-SUS) 3,6-Nonadienol |
A green, cucumber, floral with orris and honeydew melon notes. | 5.00% |
| 76649-26-8 | 3,6-NONADIEN-1-YL ACETATE (BRI 338) | A soft, fresh, green odor. | 1.00% |
| 20407-84-5 | VALENCIAL® FCC (BRI 356-SUS) trans-2-Dodecenal |
Aldehydic with peely, orange, waxy notes. | 1.00% |
| 41547-22-2 | CANTALAL™ (BRI 359) cis-5-Octenal |
A powerful watermelon note with a slight citrus nuance. | 0.10% |
| 21662-09-9 | CARDAMOM ALDEHYDE™ FCC (BRI 381) cis-4-Decenal |
A unique spicy, aldehydic, citrus note that is reminiscent of the exhilarating odor of freshly crushed cardamom pods. | 1.00% |
| 21944-98-9 | TANGELAL® (BRI 387) cis-4-Dodecenal |
Aldehydic with peely, fresh notes of tangerine and orange. | 1.00% |
| 68133-79-9 | APRITONE® (BRI 410) 2-(3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienenyl)-Cyclopentanone |
Warm, apricot and peach flesh fragrance with a jasmine and jam like quality. | 10.00% |
| 70851-61-5 | LACTONE OF CIS JASMONE™ (BRI 411-SUS) 2(3H)-Furanone, 5-(3Z)-3-hexenyldihydro-5-methyl- |
A soft, jasmine, white floral aroma with creamy lactonic notes. | 10.00% |
| 41654-15-3 | GUAVANATE™ (BRI 493) Methyl z-5-octenoate |
Tropical, ripe, juicy, sweet green, fruity scent. | 1.00% |
| 1617-23-8 | CEREZOATE™ (BRI 512) Ethyl 2-methyl-3-pentenoate |
A fruity, ethereal, juicy note with natural black cherry nuances. | 1.00% |
| 189440-77-5 | METHYL ANJOULATE (BRI 535) 4,7-Octadienoic acid, methyl ester, (4E)- |
Smooth, natural, green, sweet anjou pear with sugary notes. | 5.00% |
| 4643-27-0 | 2-OCTEN-4-ONE (BRI 614) 2-Octen-4-one |
A powerful, green, fruity aroma with pineapple and berry notes. | 1.00% |
| MIXTURE | VIONIL™ (10% IN DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL) (BRI 640DPG) 2,6-Nonadienenitrile |
Powerful green cucumber and violet leaf with orris notes. | 1.00% |
| 26516-27-8 | NUEZATE™(BRI 728) Ethyl 3-methyl-2-oxopentanoate |
A gourmand, sweet, nutty, walnut and hazelnut scent with a spicy, fruity, and maple undertone. | 1.00% |
| 18368-91-7 | TERRASOL™ FCC (BRI 818-SUS) Ethyl 3-methyl-2-oxopentanoate |
A diffusive, earthy, woody, camphoraceous, piney and patchouli fragrance. | 1.00% |
| 68527-76-4 | ETHYL VANILLIN PROPYLENE GLYCOL ACETAL (BRI 831) | A vanilla odor with a spicy, clove like undertone. | 5.00% |
| 113486-29-6 | 3-METHYL-2,4-NONANEDIONE (BRI 841) | An anisic spicy herbal green lactonic aroma. | 0.10% |
| 35158-25-9 | LAVENDER ALDEHYDE™ FCC (BRI 857-SUS) 2-Isopropyl-5-methy-2-hexenal |
A powerful, natural, and herbaceous character with hints of cocoa, bergamot, and lavender. | 1.00% |
| 30640-46-1 | LIMEDIENE™ (BRI 962) Methyl cyclohexadiene |
Powerful diffusive lemon lime, zesty top note. | 0.10% |
| 1617-23-8 | FRUITALEUR™ (BRI 9840) Ethyl 2-methyl-3-pentenoate |
A fruity-tropical, ethereal character with subtle notes of pear and pineapple. | 1.00% |
High-Purity Fragrance Molecules: Innovation, Manufacturing, and Performance
Since Bedoukian Research was founded, we have produced hundreds of innovative fragrance ingredients used in products. From our inventive product development process, to our multi-step manufacturing process, we create high-impact, pure molecules that are unsurpassed in the fragrance ingredients industry.
Bedoukian’s chemists have synthesized hundreds of fragrance molecules. Our ingredients offer the same chemical composition with greater purity and lower cost than many alternatives. We are also actively exploring new technologies and partnerships to extend our product line to include natural and synthetic biology-based products.
Every new fragrance molecule that we produce undergoes stability and application testing. We then demonstrate use applications to flavorists at leading companies.
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