Uses in perfumery :
Andrane® is used to bring an earthy note of patchouli in a built up woody structure. It brings a fresh, ambergris and dry side, close to Cashmeran®, with strength to a woody, oriental and fresh perfumes.
Other names :
Andrane extra, cedr-8-ene epoxide, 8,9-cedrane epoxide, 8,9-epoxycedrane, cedrene epoxide, alpha-cedrene epoxide, 2H-2a,7-(1aS,2aR,3R,5aS,7R,7aR)-octahydro-3,6,6,7a-tetramethyl-methanoazuleno(5,6-b)oxirene, (1aS-(1aa,2ab,3aa,5aa,7b,7aa))-octahydro-3,6,6,7a-tetramethyl-2H-2a,7-methanoazuleno(5,6-b)oxirane
Other comments :
Compared to Cashmeran®, Andrane® has a less musky note, but an ambergris facet. Usage of Cashmeran® is more frequent than Andrane® in perfumes.
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