methyl 2,6,10-trimethylcyclododeca-2,5,9-trien-1-yl ketone

methyl 2,6,10-trimethylcyclododeca-2,5,9-trien-1-yl ketone is a pale yellow liquid, d20 4 0.979–0.989, n20 D 1.514–1.520, with a powerful, diffusive, woody amber note with vetiver and smoky tobacco nuances. It is prepared from the corresponding trimethylcyclododecatriene by acetylation with acetic anhydride in the presence of boron trifluoride etherate .
The product can be used to replace traditional materials such as sandalwood, vetiver, and patchouli in perfume compositions.

Trimofix® (IFF)