The molecule is a nitrile that is acetonitrile in which one of the hydrogens has been replaced by a 2,2,3-trimethylcyclopent-3-en-1-yl group. A powerful fragrance compound with pine, rosemary and hay-like tonalities. It has a role as a fragrance. It is a nitrile and a volatile organic compound. It derives from a hydride of a cyclopentene.
2-(2,2,3-trimethylcyclopent-3-en-1-yl)acetonitrile