6,7-Dihydro-1,1,2,3,3-Pentamethyl-4(5H)-Indanone

Cashmeran (6,7-Dihydro-1,1,2,3,3-Pentamethyl-4(5H)-Indanone) is a synthetic polycyclic musk compound developed by IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances), belonging to the indanone chemical family. It is prized in perfumery for its warm, woody, musky, and slightly spicy-powdery scent profile that evokes the softness of cashmere fabric, making it a popular base note in luxury personal care and fine fragrance formulations. Unlike nitromusks or some macrocyclic musks, Cashmeran offers excellent substantivity and diffusion on skin, and formulators favor it for its ability to add depth and a distinctive 'skin-like' warmth to fragrance compositions, though it is subject to IFRA usage guidelines due to potential sensitization concerns.