β-ionone shown to be a key intermediate in the synthesis of vitamin A. Can be isolated from the volatile oil of Boronia megastigma Nees, Rutaceae or by condensing citral with acetone. From animal experiments it can be concluded that β¬-ionone is absorbed after oral exposure. Metabolism takes place mainly in the liver. ¬ β-Ionone has only low acute toxicity after oral ingestion. The substance naturally occurs as a biogenic volatile organic compound and shows a ubiquitous occurrence in the air due to emissions from plants or surface waters.

Lauryl acetate (also known as Dodecyl acetate) is used as a perfume additive. Recently was discovered, that this compound is one of the major components found in Blumea eriantha essential oil.

3-Phenyl-1-propanol is a fragrance ingredient used in many compounds. It may be found in fragrances used in decorative cosmetics, fine fragrances, shampoos, toilet soaps and other toiletries as well as in non-cosmetic products such as household cleaners and detergents. It is a colorless slightly oily liquid, possessing a warm and mild, balsamic-floral, sweet odor of moderate tenacity. This material has been reported to occur in nature, with highest quantities observed in Guava and Feyoa. The worldwide volume of use for 3-phenyl-1-propanol is in the region of 100–1000 metric tons per year. 3-Phenyl-1-propanol was used to study the hydrogenation of trans-cinnamaldehyde using water-soluble organometallic complexes. It was used as starting reagent during the enantioselective synthesis of (S)- and (R)-dapoxetine.