Dynascone (CAS 53951-50-1) — Fruity Heart Note Fragrance Ingredient
Dynascone
CAS 53951-50-1
What Is Dynascone?
Dynascone is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that creates fruity, musky notes in perfumes and body care products. You’ll find it adding depth to modern floral and fruity fragrances. This versatile molecule matters because it bridges fruity top notes with deeper base accords, creating perfumes that evolve beautifully on skin over time.
Safety Profile
GENERALLY SAFEWhat Does Dynascone Smell Like?
Dynascone bursts with a juicy, pear-like fruitiness that quickly settles into a sophisticated musky-woody heart. Imagine biting into a perfectly ripe Bartlett pear, then having that sweetness transform into the soft warmth of clean skin. Its dry-down reveals subtle floral undertones that blend seamlessly with sandalwood-like base notes, creating remarkable tenacity for a fruity molecule.
Scent Profile
In Famous Fragrances
Fragrance associations may not reflect actual formulations.
Used as a fruity-musky bridge between the floral bouquet and vanilla base, adding sensual depth to the iconic golden floral accord.
Provides the juicy pear facet that makes this citrus fragrance distinctive, blending with bamboo and jasmine for a fresh yet sensual effect.
Chemistry, Properties & Perfumer Guide
The Chemistry
Dynascone belongs to the macrocyclic ketone family, synthetic analogs of natural musks. While its exact structure is proprietary, it shares characteristics with other fruity-musky molecules like civettone. The synthesis typically involves cyclization of long-chain precursors to create its distinctive fruity-musky character. Its molecular geometry allows both fruity top notes and musky base notes to coexist.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
|---|---|
| Odor Strength | Medium-high |
Perfumer Guide
| Application | Typical % | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Fragrance | 0.5-2% | Up to 5% | Fruity-musky modifier |
| Body Care | 0.1-0.5% | Up to 1% | Adds sophistication to fruity notes |
Classic Accords
Tip: Use dynascone to add naturalistic fruitiness without sweetness, perfect for modern floral-musky compositions.
Alternatives & Comparisons
For brighter, more candied fruity effects when dynascone’s muskiness isn’t desired.
When more animalic musk character is needed while maintaining some fruity aspects.
Safety, Regulatory & Sustainability
⚠ Regulatory Disclaimer
General reference only. IFRA, REACH, EU Cosmetics Regulation standards update periodically. Consult current IFRA Standards Library before formulating. Not legal or regulatory advice.
IFRA Status
Not currently restricted by IFRA standards.
RIFM Assessment
Under review by RIFM, preliminary data suggests safe use at current industry levels.
Sustainability
As a synthetic ingredient, dynascone avoids natural resource depletion concerns. Its production can be optimized for minimal environmental impact through green chemistry principles. Being highly potent, it requires minimal quantities per formulation.
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References
- Bauer et al. (2001). Modern Synthetic Musks. Perfumer & Flavorist.
Data: PubChem (NIH), PubMed, RIFM, IFRA. Last reviewed: Mar 2026.
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CAS 53951-50-1Physical data: PubChem (NIH/NLM), U.S. EPA CompTox Dashboard, EPA OPERA models, RDKit. Odor & flavor: Arctander (Perfume & Flavor Chemicals), Fenaroli's Handbook of Flavor Ingredients, Leffingwell. Thresholds: van Gemert (Compilations of Odour Threshold Values). Regulatory: IFRA Standards 51st, FEMA GRAS. Trade names: Surburg (Common Fragrance & Flavor Materials). All data compiled and cross-referenced for perfumertools.com.
