Dimethyl Hydroquinone (DMHQ)

Dimethyl Hydroquinone (DMHQ) (also known as 1,4-Dimethoxybenzene) is a highly reliable and versatile aroma chemical in modern perfumery, renowned for its intense, warm, and sweet hay-like character. It provides a rich, nutty, and delicately floral-earthy profile that closely mimics the comforting facets of coumarin, sweet clover, and tonka bean. It adds substantial warmth, depth, and a powdery softness to fragrance compositions while acting as a robust fixative.

Suitable for both niche and commercial fragrance development, DMHQ blends effortlessly with lavender, vanilla, oakmoss, and woody accords, making it an essential ingredient for classic fougère, oriental, and gourmand perfume creation. Developed for professional perfumers, fragrance manufacturers, perfume brands, and research laboratories, our Dimethyl Hydroquinone delivers consistent, high-purity quality and outstanding stability—particularly in challenging alkaline applications like soaps and detergents—for large-scale commercial production.

Odour Profile

• Sweet

• Warm

• New Mown Hay

• Nutty

• Coumarin-like / Tonka

• Earthy

• Slightly Floral (Sweet Clover)

• Vanilla Nuances

Applications

• Fine Fragrances (Especially Fougère & Oriental)

• Eau De Parfum

• Extrait De Parfum

• Soaps & Body Wash (Exceptional stability in high pH)

• Detergents & Fabric Care

• Premium Incense & Agarbatti

• Personal Care Products

• Home Fragrance & Scented Candles

Why Perfumers Choose Dimethyl Hydroquinone (DMHQ)

• Excellent Modifier and Extender for Coumarin and Tonka Bean

• Provides an Authentic, Warm, and Sweet Hay-like Character

• Exceptional Stability in Aggressive Media (Soaps, Detergents, and Bleach)

• Acts as a Powerful Fixative for Base Notes

• Highly Cost-Effective for Commercial and Industrial Fragrancing

• Imparts a Comforting, Powdery Warmth to Blends

• Professional Grade Aroma Chemical

Technical Specifications (Product Information)