Ambrette seed absolute

Chemotypes :

The genus Abelmoschus Medik. groups nearly 19 species. However, ambrette is the only hibiscus seed cultivated for its olfactory interest.

Extraction process :

The obtention of the ambrette seeds absolute results from a first hydrodistillation, then from a reprocessing with alcohol, as its essential oil contains a high rate of fatty acids. This is why we often speak of ambrette butter, like Orris Root Butter, with the appearance of a colourless to pale yellow paste.
Fatty acids are eliminated with alcohol because they are poorly soluble. A glazing process allows to get rid of it by subjecting the butter to a temperature of 32 °F.

Uses in perfumery :

Used in fine fragrance to nuance the notes of white flowers as well as for its highly sought-after sweet facet.

Stability :

Solubility issues in perfumes
The terpenes identified in this raw material can polymerize when they are oxidized

Other comments :

This raw material is very rarely used: it is one of the most expensive materials of perfumery.
Natural Ambrettolide can be extracted from this raw material, as from Angelica Root EO.

This raw material is very rarely used: it is one of the most expensive materials of perfumery.
Natural Ambrettolide can be extracted from this raw material, as from Angelica Root EO.

Allergens :

This ingredient does not contain any allergen.

Signal word :

Warning

Hazard pictograms :

Precautionary statements :

IFRA 51^th :

This ingredient is restricted by the 51th amendment

Annexe I :

Some regulated synthetic ingredients are found in nature and in certain proportions in natural ingredients. This presence in nature has to be taken into account when calculating limits of use recommended by the IFRA. In case you do not know these concentrations, you can use the ones estimated by the IFRA. Here they are :

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To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library