Hedione
Hedione is methyl dihydrojasmonate, a floral aroma material. Learn its jasmine-citrus character, what diffusion means, and how it differs from jasmine extract.
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Hedione is the trade name for methyl dihydrojasmonate, a synthetic aroma material with a light floral character reminiscent of jasmine and citrus. It can contribute an open, airy impression to a composition without making the perfume smell like a dense jasmine absolute.
dsm-firmenich’s technical description distinguishes presence and diffusion from a simple increase in intensity. In plain language, a floral blend can seem more spacious or noticeable without merely smelling stronger. This is a formulation use, not a promise that adding Hedione will improve every perfume.
The chemistry names matter here: methyl dihydrojasmonate is not methyl jasmonate, a related naturally occurring compound involved in jasmine research. Nor does a jasmine note establish the use of Hedione. Natural extracts, individual aroma materials and a finished floral accord are different levels of description.
- Hedione
- dsm-firmenich trade name for methyl dihydrojasmonate, CAS 24851-98-7. Its described odor is floral, jasmine-like and citrusy.
- Methyl dihydrojasmonate
- The chemical identity behind Hedione. Supplier grades can differ; the name should not be shortened to methyl jasmonate, which identifies a different substance.
- Jasmine absolute
- A complex flower extract with many constituents. Hedione can contribute to a jasmine impression but is not bottled jasmine extract.
- Diffusion
- In perfumery discussion, how a fragrance seems to spread and become perceptible around its source. It should not be treated as a synonym for loudness or a fixed number of hours.
- Floral accord
- A composed floral impression made from multiple materials. A blend can smell floral even when its individual ingredients do not resemble a complete flower on their own.