Ambrox® DL (Firmenich)

Ambrox^® DL (Firmenich); aka Cetalox^® (Firmenich)

Fragrance Family: Amber

Odor Description: Dry, Amber, Woody.
An elegant amber note with a rich woody character.

Usage: This ingredient provides warmth, richness and elegance to all areas of perfumery from sheer florals to modern ambers. Due to its power, best effects can be achieved at lower dosages, however, higher levels are often used to provide performance and substantivity.

Use Level: Up to 5%

Performance:
Tenacity on blotter: >1 month
Burning effectiveness: Good
Substantivity Damp: Very Good
Substantivity Dry: Very Good

Chemical Properties:
Chemical Name: Naphtho[2,1-b]furan, dodecahydro3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl
Formula: C16H28O
Molecular Weight: 236
Vapour pressure (20ºC): 0.29 Pa
Flash Point: >100°C
Appearance: colourless to very pale yellow solid