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p-Cymene Paracymene

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Odour description (decreasing) Citric, Terpenic, Lemon, Bergamot, Dry, Herbal, Mildly Spicy

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SKU: P-CYMENE Category: Aroma Chemicals Material familiesCitrus HerbalNote positionTop note Brand: Perfume Extract

Perfume Extract · Material profile

p-Cymene Paracymene

Odour description (decreasing)

Citric, Terpenic, Lemon, Bergamot, Dry, Herbal, Mildly Spicy

Citrus Herbal Top note

Citrus family inspiration

About this material

p-Cymene, also known as Paracymene, is a bright terpenic aroma chemical with an energetic citrus character.

Its profile evokes freshly cut lemon and bergamot peel, combining sparkling freshness with a dry, aromatic warmth that gives it more texture than a straightforward citrus note.

This balance of freshness and warmth makes p-Cymene particularly useful when a fragrance needs lift without losing connection to its aromatic, woody or herbal foundation.

Odour profile

The material opens with a citric and distinctly terpenic impression.

Lemon and bergamot facets are prominent, accompanied by a dry aromatic quality reminiscent of citrus oils and freshly expressed peel.

As it develops, the initial brightness becomes warmer and more textured.

This allows p-Cymene to contribute freshness while maintaining enough body to connect naturally with herbal, woody and resinous materials.

Using p-Cymene in perfumery

p-Cymene can enliven citrus colognes, aromatic fragrances, herbal compositions and modern woody perfumes.

It can reinforce the naturalistic character of lemon, bergamot and other citrus materials while adding dryness and diffusion.

Within lavender, rosemary, pine, coniferous or Mediterranean-inspired accords, it contributes an authentic terpenic brightness.

It may also be used to sharpen heavier woody, amber or resinous structures and prevent them from feeling overly dense.

Its energetic profile can be valuable in contemporary fresh fragrances where clean citrus impact needs greater aromatic personality.

Creative pairings

Pair p-Cymene with lemon, bergamot, grapefruit, lavender, rosemary, petitgrain, pine materials, cedarwood, vetiver, frankincense and dry amber notes.

It can also add zest and definition to fresh floral or green accords.

Scent character

Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.

Note position

Top note

TopOpening impression

HeartMain fragrance character

BaseLasting foundation

Open Ingredient Explorer

Adds DiffusionRecorded diffusion characteristic

Odour strength

Medium to strong

Listed qualitative strength

Tenacity / substantivity

< 2 Hour(s) at 100%

Listed reference conditions

Fragrance development

TopHeartBase

Top note

Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data

Recorded identity reference

Molecular identity

Molecular reference

2D structure for the named substance

C₁₀H₁₄

Molecular weight: 134.22 g/mol
IUPAC name: 1-methyl-4-propan-2-ylbenzene

More compound properties

Computed and structural reference properties for the named compound. These are not measured supplier specifications or properties of a complete dilution, mixture or batch.

XLogP (computed): 4.1
Exact mass (Da): 134.109550447
Monoisotopic mass (Da): 134.109550447
Topological polar surface area (Å²): 0
Complexity: 86
Formal charge: 0
Hydrogen bond donors: 0
Hydrogen bond acceptors: 0
Rotatable bonds: 1
Heavy atoms: 10
Isotope atoms: 0
Atom stereocentres: 0
Bond stereocentres: 0
Covalent units: 1
SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C=C1)C(C)C
InChI: InChI=1S/C10H14/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9(3)5-7-10/h4-8H,1-3H3
InChIKey: HFPZCAJZSCWRBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Reference data checked 2026-10-27.

This molecular reference matches the catalogue’s recorded CAS and formula. It does not confirm the supplied grade, purity, stereochemistry, isomer proportions, composition, impurities or unlisted constituents.

Fragrance allergen reference

Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.

Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.

European Union / Northern Ireland

No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.

Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.

Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.

Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.

Great Britain

Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.

Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.

Product specification

Physical stateLiquidLiquid

CAS number	99-87-6
Odour description (decreasing)	Citric, Terpenic, Lemon, Bergamot, Dry, Herbal, Mildly Spicy
Odour strength	Medium to strong
Perfumery use	A dry, bright terpenic material for citrus, aromatic, herbal, spice, cologne, woody and functional-fragrance accords. It can add lift and naturalistic peel character, sharpen aromatic structures and reduce the impression of sweetness in compositions that need a drier, more energetic opening.Listed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit.
Typical use percentage	0.05–1% of the fragrance concentrate
Substantivity	< 2 Hour(s) at 100%
Solvent	None
Flash point	47 °C
Physical state	Liquid
Physical form	Liquid
Synonyms	p-Cymene; Para-Cymene; Paracymene; 4-Isopropyltoluene; p-Isopropyltoluene; 1-Isopropyl-4-methylbenzene; p-Cymol
Recorded name / preparation	Paracymene
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₄

Safety & handling

Listed handling information3 hazard statements16 precautions

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements:

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements:

P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use for extinction: Foam, Dry chemical, Carbon dioxide.
P391 Collect spillage.
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to: approved disposal site.

Important: For professional formulation use. Review the Safety Data Sheet before handling, storage or use.

Professional-use information

Datasheets & customer documents

Available documents are attached to eligible completed orders in your account.

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IFRA formulation guide

Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.

Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.

No direct IFRA overview entry matched the recorded CAS in this held dataset. This does not mean unrestricted use, absence of relevant Standards or compliance. Constituent restrictions may still apply.

IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation

Supplier certificates and private documents are separate evidence. Their availability does not determine whether this generic guide is shown. This is a dated local reference, not a live regulatory feed.

Creative ideas to explore

Creative directions, not tested formulas.

A leafy cologne

With geranium and herbal notes

Sketch a citrus opening with a green or herbal counterpoint. Compare the leafy version with the citrus alone, noting whether the added direction suggests peel, garden freshness or an herbal character that changes the brief.

Citrus and grain

With a transparent wood direction

Explore a spare citrus-and-wood structure, keeping the wood choice simple. Follow both the opening and later impression to see whether the composition keeps a clear outline as the bright citrus character changes through the evaluation.

Petal brightness

With rose and airy floral notes

Use a familiar floral accord as the setting for a brighter citrus variation. Compare the flower with and without the citrus material, then decide whether to emphasise a fresh opening or a more continuous floral impression.

Volume	10ml, 30ml, 100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1l

Dilution Information

MaterialFragrance ingredient

Carrier / solventAs specified for the product

Supplied dilutionCheck the ratio and carrier

Concept illustration only; no dilution ratio or carrier is implied for this material. Refer to the product specification and label.

The suffix D forms part of the product name and indicates that the material is supplied as a dilution rather than at full strength.

POD = Precious Oil Dilution, typically intended for aromatherapy applications.

AOD = Absolute Oil Dilution, indicating that the product is supplied as a diluted absolute.

The dilution ratio and carrier/solvent are stated within the product specification and will also be shown on the product label.

IMPORTANT: Customers should always rely on the product specification when confirming the concentration and carrier/solvent supplied.

While we endeavour to ensure that product names and suffixes accurately reflect the material supplied, the product specification (including the stated dilution ratio and carrier/solvent) shall take precedence in the event of any omission, abbreviation, naming variation, or delayed update to a product title.

Please ensure you have selected the correct material, concentration, dilution ratio and carrier/solvent before completing your purchase.

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Handling precautions

For professional perfumery use only. Not for direct application to skin or ingestion. Keep out of reach of children.

Handle using the precautions specified for the material. Wear suitable protective gloves and eye protection where required.

Keep away from sources of ignition where applicable and avoid release to the environment.

Keep containers securely closed and store under the conditions specified on the product label and SDS. Keep liquid containers upright.

If swallowed or otherwise exposed, follow the SDS first-aid instructions and seek medical advice as appropriate. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a medical professional.

Product-specific warnings, handling precautions and storage requirements take precedence over this general information.

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