orangeflower absolute replacer

Orangeflower absolute replacer is a specialized fragrance ingredient designed to replicate the scent profile of natural orange blossom derivatives. It exhibits a floral odor with nuances reminiscent of honey, jasmine, and an indolic warmth, contributing a rich and diffusive character to perfumery blends. Known by synonyms such as citrus aurantium var. amara absolute replacer and marketed under various names including fleur d'oranger floraline 79 and orangeflower absolute oliffac, this material serves as a substitute for natural essential oils. It is a viscous liquid with specific gravity measurements around 1.014 to 1.025 at typical room temperatures and is soluble in alcohol but insoluble in water. This compound is typically sourced via synthetic or semi-synthetic routes to provide consistent olfactory performance where natural raw material variability poses challenges. More detailed chemical data can be found at PubChem.

Orangeflower absolute replacer simulates the scent of orange blossoms, which naturally occur on Citrus aurantium var. amara trees native to Mediterranean regions. This replacer is extensively utilized in the fragrance industry as a stand-in for natural orange flower absolute and neroli oils where improved longevity and diffusion are desired. It enhances floral accords with a distinct honeyed and jasmine-like character and supports citrus fragrance compositions by providing a creamy, warm floral heart. Adherence to IFRA (International Fragrance Association) standards (Global) is essential for its safe use, particularly due to phototoxicity concerns related to bergapten derivatives. Usage is limited to fragrance applications, with recommended maximum levels around 2% in fragrance concentrates, not intended for food flavoring or therapeutic products.

This material exhibits a moderate specific gravity ranging approximately between 1.014 and 1.025 at temperatures of 20 to 25 °C, indicating a denser profile compared to water. Its refractive index spans from 1.518 to 1.528 at 20 °C, consistent with many aromatic absolutes and essential oils. The flash point is around 190 °F, or approximately 88 °C, which informs handling and storage precautions due to flammability at elevated temperatures. Orangeflower absolute replacer dissolves readily in alcohol solvents but remains insoluble in water, a property that determines its formulation compatibility and solubilization strategies within fragrance bases. These characteristics support its effective diffusion and longevity in finished products, while its chemical stability and physical properties suit versatile applications in perfumery and fragrance blending.

Export Tariff Code:

3302.90.0010

Safety information

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
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Precautionary statement(s)
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Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
fragrance agents
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
IFRA Critical Effect:
Phototoxicity
IFRA fragrance material specification:
	Where the bergapten (5-methoxypsoralen) content of all relevant oils present in a compound has been determined, it is recommended that for applications on areas of skin exposed to sunshine, excluding bath preparations, soaps and other products which are washed off the skin, the total level of bergapten in the consumer products should not exceed 0.0015% (15 ppm). This is equivalent to 0.0075% (75 ppm) in a fragrance compound used at 20% in the consumer product. Where the level of bergapten has not been determined by appropriate methods, the limits specified in the guidelines on individual oils should apply. In those cases, where such oils are used in combination with other phototoxic ingredients, the additive effect has to be taken into consideration and the use levels have to be reduced accordingly. The sum of the concentrations of all phototoxic fragrance ingredients, expressed in % of their recommended maximum level in the consumer product, shall not exceed 100.
Recommendation for orangeflower absolute replacer usage levels up to:
	2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Recommendation for orangeflower absolute replacer flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

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