Fragrances

Aroma Compounds add Smells and Flavours—Evonik makes them work smarter

Fragrance creation is both art and science—and Evonik delivers the chemistry that makes it possible. In a market driven by sensory experiences, purity, performance, and sustainability, Evonik empowers fragrance manufacturers with high-quality alkoxides and catalysts that elevate aroma compound synthesis to new levels. Whether you're crafting fine perfumes, functional fragrances, or aroma ingredients for personal care, our solutions ensure precision, consistency, and regulatory confidence.

Why Choose Evonik for Fragrance Applications?

  • High-Purity Alkoxides: Trusted reagents for esterification, transesterification, and condensation reactions in fragrance synthesis.

  • Reliable Performance: Consistent quality and reactivity for scalable production.

  • Sustainability Focus: Reduced waste, optimized reaction conditions, and safer handling.

  • Global Support: Technical expertise and supply reliability from a partner you can trust.

Solutions by Application Area

Aroma Compound Synthesis

Evonik’s alkoxides are essential tools in the creation of esters, aldehydes, and other key fragrance molecules. Their high reactivity and purity enable efficient, selective transformations—ideal for both natural and synthetic aroma ingredients.

Featured Products:

  • Potassium Methylate Solution & Powder – Widely used in transesterification reactions for fragrance intermediates.

  • Potassium Ethylate Solution – Enables clean synthesis of ethyl esters with minimal by-products.

  • Potassium iso-Propylate in iso-Propanol – Suitable for selective alkylation steps in aroma compound production.

  • Potassium n-Butylate in n-Butanol – Supports synthesis of long-chain esters with desirable olfactory profiles.

     

Fine Fragrance & Cosmetic Ingredients

For high-end perfumes and personal care formulations, Evonik’s sodium alkoxides offer precision and purity, ensuring consistent olfactory results and compliance with cosmetic standards.

Featured Products:

  • Sodium Methylate Powder – A versatile base for fragrance molecule synthesis.

  • Sodium Ethylate Solution – Ideal for producing ethyl-based aroma compounds.

  • Sodium iso-Propylate in Tetrahydrofuran – Enables controlled reactions in complex formulations.

  • Sodium n-Propylate in n-Propanol – Supports synthesis of propyl esters with unique scent profiles.

  • Sodium t-Amylate Powder – Used in specialized fragrance reactions requiring steric control.

  • Sodium tert.-Butylate Powder & Solution – Offers strong base properties for demanding synthesis steps.

The Evonik Advantage

  • Purity You Can Trust: Our alkoxides meet stringent quality standards for fragrance applications.

  • Sustainable Chemistry: Designed to reduce energy consumption and waste in production.

  • Application Expertise: Our specialists collaborate with you to optimize formulations and processes.

  • Global Reach, Local Support: Reliable supply chains and technical service wherever you operate.

Ready to Elevate Your Fragrance Formulations?

Discover how Evonik’s high-performance alkoxides can transform your fragrance development—from lab to large-scale production. 
Explore our solutions or contact us today to start your journey toward more efficient, sustainable, and expressive fragrance chemistry.

Alkoxides