Hedione (Methyl Dihydrojasmonate) is a highly valued synthetic aroma chemical widely used in fine perfumery and fragrance formulations. Renowned for its delicate, jasmine-like floral scent, Hedione offers a fresh, airy, and elegant aroma with subtle citrus, green, and tea-like undertones. Unlike traditional heavy floral ingredients, Hedione delivers a light, transparent, and sophisticated fragrance character that enhances the overall composition without overpowering other notes. Its exceptional ability to add radiance, diffusion, freshness, and depth makes it an essential ingredient in modern perfumery. Hedione blends beautifully with floral, citrus, woody, musk, and aquatic accords, creating a smooth, harmonious, and long-lasting fragrance experience. It is particularly appreciated for its ability to enhance the natural freshness of jasmine and other white floral notes while adding a soft, luminous quality to perfumes. Widely used in luxury fragrances, colognes, personal care products, and cosmetic fragrance formulations, Hedione is an excellent choice for perfumers seeking to create elegant, fresh, and beautifully balanced scents.
Product Name Hedione
Chemical Name Methyl Dihydrojasmonate
CAS Number 24851-98-7
Molecular Formula C₁₃H₂₂O₃
Molecular Weight 226.31 g/mol
INCI Name Methyl Dihydrojasmonate
Appearance Colourless to pale yellow liquid
Odour Fresh, delicate jasmine, floral, slightly citrusy
Fragrance Character Airy floral, with subtle green and tea-like nuances
Solubility Practically insoluble in water; soluble in many perfumery solvents
Product Type Synthetic Aroma Chemical
1. Fine Perfumery
Used in perfumes, eau de parfum, colognes, and body sprays. Hedione enhances fragrance diffusion, freshness, and overall floral character.
2. Jasmine and White Floral Fragrances
An important ingredient in jasmine, gardenia, magnolia, tuberose, and other white floral accords. It helps create a natural, airy floral impression.
3. Citrus Fragrances
Blends beautifully with bergamot, lemon, mandarin, grapefruit, and other citrus notes, giving fragrances a fresh and radiant character.
4. Woody and Musk Fragrances
Combines well with sandalwood, cedarwood, Iso E Super, Ambroxan, and musk ingredients to soften and brighten woody compositions.
5. Cosmetics and Personal Care
Used as a fragrance ingredient in body lotions, creams, shampoos, conditioners, soaps, and other personal care products.
6. Home Fragrance Products
Suitable for fragrance formulations intended for candles, diffusers, air fresheners, and household products, subject to application testing.
Recommended Usage in Perfumery
According to the original Hedione manufacturer, Firmenich, typical usage is 2–15% of a perfume concentrate, although much higher concentrations can be used for particular fragrance effects.
Application Illustrative Starting Level
Fine fragrance concentrate 2–15%
Jasmine floral accord 5–20%
Citrus floral accord 2–10%
Woody musk accord 2–10%
Fresh aquatic accord 2–10%
Hedione vs. Other Aroma Chemicals
Ingredient Fragrance Character
Hedione Fresh, airy, jasmine floral
Sandalore Creamy, soft sandalwood
Ebanol Powerful, rich sandalwood
Iso E Super Smooth, transparent cedarwood
Benzyl Acetate Sweet, fruity jasmine
Blends Well With
Bergamot, jasmine absolute, rose, neroli, sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli, vetiver, Ambroxan, Iso E Super, white musk, and other floral aroma chemicals.
Storage and Safety
Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
Hedione is intended for fragrance formulation, not direct undiluted application to skin. Finished products should be assessed against the applicable IFRA Standards and supplier SDS. For cosmetic and perfumery use only. Not intended for consumption.
