Acetoin – Buttery, Creamy & Gourmand Fragrance Enhancer | Perfume Grade Aroma Chemical

Short Description

Acetoin is a powerful gourmand aroma chemical prized for its rich buttery character, creamy dairy nuances and ability to create realistic, indulgent fragrance compositions.

Known for its warm, milky sweetness and subtle caramel-like character, Acetoin adds richness, smoothness and a natural creamy body to perfumes without introducing excessive sugar-like sweetness.

Particularly valuable in vanilla, caramel, chocolate, coffee, coconut and bakery-inspired fragrances, Acetoin is an excellent ingredient for perfumers looking to create sophisticated, realistic gourmand accords.

Supplied as a 10% ready-to-use solution in DPG for convenient and controlled formulation.

What Is Acetoin?

Acetoin (CAS: 513-86-0), also known as Acetyl Methyl Carbinol or 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone, is an aroma compound recognized for its characteristic buttery, creamy and fermented dairy scent profile.

It is especially useful in modern gourmand perfumery, where it helps reproduce the comforting aroma of butter, milk, cream and rich dessert-inspired compositions.

Unlike sweeteners such as Ethyl Maltol, which contribute candy-like sweetness, Acetoin adds a creamy, dairy-like dimension that makes gourmand fragrances smell fuller and more realistic.

Its distinctive character can transform a simple vanilla or caramel accord into a richer, smoother and more convincing creamy composition.

Because of its pronounced odour, Acetoin is best evaluated at low concentrations and introduced gradually into a fragrance formula.

Aroma Profile

Odour Description

• Rich buttery

• Creamy dairy

• Warm milk

• Soft caramel

• Light fermented nuance

• Sweet gourmand

• Slightly fatty

• Smooth and rounded

Olfactive Family

Gourmand / Lactonic-Style / Creamy / Sweet

Why Perfumers Use Acetoin

✔ Creates realistic buttery and creamy fragrance effects

✔ Adds natural richness to gourmand accords

✔ Enhances vanilla and caramel compositions

✔ Contributes a convincing dairy-like character

✔ Supports chocolate, coffee and bakery fragrances

✔ Adds smoothness and fullness to sweet compositions

✔ Helps develop realistic cream and dessert accords

✔ Provides noticeable character at low concentrations

Common Applications

Acetoin is particularly useful in:

Fine Fragrance

Gourmand Perfumes

Vanilla Fragrances

Caramel Accords

Chocolate Fragrances

Coffee Accords

Coconut Fragrances

Milk and Cream Accords

Bakery-Inspired Fragrances

Sweet Amber Compositions

Perfume Oils

Home Fragrance Formulations (subject to compatibility testing)

Blends Exceptionally Well With

Vanillin

Ethyl Vanillin

Ethyl Maltol

Cyclotene (Maple Lactone)

Coumarin

Heliotropin (Piperonal)

Aldehyde C-18 (Coconut)

Gamma Decalactone

Delta Decalactone

Furaneol

Benzaldehyde

Sulfurol (in trace amounts)

These combinations allow perfumers to create everything from soft vanilla cream accords to intensely rich caramel, toasted sugar, coconut and chocolate fragrances.

Typical Uses

Vanilla & Cream Accords

Adds a rich buttery, milky softness that makes vanilla fragrances feel smoother and more realistic.

Caramel & Toffee Fragrances

Works alongside Cyclotene, Furaneol and vanilla materials to introduce creamy depth to caramelized sugar compositions.

Coconut Fragrances

Helps create the impression of rich coconut cream and coconut milk when combined with suitable coconut lactones and sweet base materials.

Chocolate & Coffee Accords

Introduces warm, creamy nuances that soften and enrich dark chocolate, roasted coffee and mocha-inspired compositions.

Bakery & Dessert Fragrances

Useful for creating the impression of butter, cream, pastry and freshly baked gourmand compositions.

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Material	Acetoin
CAS Number	513-86-0
Concentration	10% w/w
Diluent	Di propylene Glycol (DPG)
Supplied Form	Ready-to-use working solution
Size	100 ml
Olfactive Family	Gourmand / Creamy / Buttery
Application	Professional fragrance formulation

Storage Information

Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated location, protected from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Minimize unnecessary exposure to air and close the container immediately after use.

For best results, use clean measuring equipment and avoid contamination of the solution.

Perfume Grade Quality

Elysian Perfumes supplies Acetoin as a carefully prepared 10% working solution designed for convenient use in fragrance development.

This concentration allows controlled incorporation into gourmand perfume formulas without requiring customers to handle and measure very small quantities of the neat material.

For fragrance formulation use only. This is a concentrated aroma ingredient, not a finished perfume or a product for direct skin application. Finished formulations must be assessed for their intended application and applicable safety requirements.