We have found 46589 results matching your criteria.
Please wait while we search...
  1. 1.
    General Material Information
  2. 2.
    PhysChem Properties
  3. 3.
    Occurrences
  4. 4.
    Organoleptic Properties
  5. 5.
    Suppliers
  6. 6.
    Potential Uses
  7. 7.
    Regulatory & Documentation
  8. 8.
    Safety Information
  9. 9.
    Other Information
  10. 10.
    Blenders & Components
  11. 11.
    Literature & References

english ivy leaf absolute

English ivy leaf absolute is a fragrance ingredient derived from Hedera helix leaves with a green, herbal odor used to impart natural bark, foliage, and forest notes in perfumery.

General Material Description

English ivy leaf absolute is an aromatic extract obtained from the leaves of Hedera helix, a species commonly known as English ivy. This absolute belongs to the class of natural fragrance materials categorized as absolutes, characterized by their potent and complex scent profiles. It presents a dense, viscous liquid with a predominantly green and herbal aroma reminiscent of fresh bark and foliage. Known synonyms include hedera helix leaf absolute and aralia capitata leaf absolute. Its olfactory character makes it a valued ingredient in perfumery, especially for creating naturalistic green, forest, and moss notes. For molecular and chemical information, it is indexed under PubChem (SID: 135299605). The raw material is typically obtained through solvent extraction processes applied to the fresh ivy leaves, preserving its characteristic scent attributes.

Occurrence, Applicability & Potential Uses

This absolute is derived specifically from the leaves of the English ivy plant, Hedera helix, which grows naturally across temperate regions in Europe and parts of Asia. Its biological origin defines its green, herbaceous character suitable for use in fragrance formulations. The material is often employed as an odor modifier or enhancer in categories such as chypre and forest accords, as well as in compositions emphasizing bark, moss, and foliage notes. According to IFRA (Global) standards, english ivy leaf absolute is recommended for use at levels up to 0.1% in fragrance concentrates, reflecting its potent aroma and safety considerations. It functions primarily as a fragrance agent rather than a flavoring substance.

Physico-Chemical Properties Summary

English ivy leaf absolute exhibits solubility characteristics typical of aromatic absolutes, being soluble in alcohol while insoluble in water. This property aids its integration into ethanol-based perfume bases while limiting its use in aqueous formulations. Its green, herbal odor profile emerges strongly when diluted, contributing to fresh and natural aromatic accords. The physicochemical nature of the absolute—viscous and semi-solid at room temperature—requires appropriate handling conditions to ensure homogeneity in the final product. These traits influence formulation strategies where the scent’s longevity and diffusion are carefully balanced with solubility parameters.

FAQ

What is English ivy leaf absolute and what are its primary characteristics?
English ivy leaf absolute is a concentrated aromatic extract obtained from the leaves of Hedera helix. It emits a green, herbal odor that resembles fresh bark and foliage, making it useful as a natural green note in perfumery. The material is classified as an absolute, extracted typically by solvent methods to preserve its complex scent profile. Synonyms include hedera helix leaf absolute and aralia capitata leaf absolute. It is recognized chemically and indexed in databases such as PubChem.
How is English ivy leaf absolute used in fragrance applications and where does it come from?
The absolute is utilized primarily as a fragrance ingredient in compositions that benefit from green, naturalistic fragrance notes such as chypre, forest, and moss accords. It is sourced from the leaves of the English ivy plant, naturally growing in temperate regions. In perfumery it acts as a modifier to impart bark, foliage, and herbal characteristics. Its solubility in alcohol permits incorporation into ethanol-based formulations, while its insolubility in water necessitates solvent-compatible use.
What safety standards and usage recommendations apply to English ivy leaf absolute?
English ivy leaf absolute is subject to usage guidelines set by IFRA (Global), which recommends a maximum of 0.1% concentration in fragrance compositions to ensure safe exposure levels. It is not approved for flavor use. Hazard assessments report no identified GHS classification or specific precautionary statements. Regulatory documentation such as RIFM safety assessments provide detailed information on its safe handling and exposure. As with all fragrance materials, formulation should consider these recommendations to maintain compliance and user safety.

US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / Scholar / Patents

Google Scholar Start search
Google Books Start search
Google Patents Start search
Perfumer & Flavorists Start search
EU Patents Start search
PubMeb Start search
NCBI Start search

Literature & References

hedera helix l. leaf absolute
Pubchem (sid):135299605
Publications by PubMed
Phytophthora niederhauserii sp. nov., a polyphagous species associated with ornamentals, fruit trees and native plants in 13 countries.
Accumulation of particulate matter and trace elements on vegetation as affected by pollution level, rainfall and the passage of time.
Intracuticular wax fixes and restricts strain in leaf and fruit cuticles.
Pharmacokinetics of hederacoside C, an active ingredient in AG NPP709, in rats.
Visualization and localization of bromotoluene distribution in Hedera helix using NanoSIMS.
Deposition of particulate matter of different size fractions on leaf surfaces and in waxes of urban forest species.
miRNA control of vegetative phase change in trees.
A radioactive assay allowing the quantitative measurement of cuticular permeability of intact Arabidopsis thaliana leaves.
Water relations of climbing ivy in a temperate forest.
Delivering high-resolution landmarks using inkjet micropatterning for spatial monitoring of leaf expansion.
Systematic review of clinical trials assessing the effectiveness of ivy leaf (hedera helix) for acute upper respiratory tract infections.
Differences between water permeability of astomatous and stomatous cuticular membranes: effects of air humidity in two species of contrasting drought-resistance strategy.
Uptake and storage of PCBs by plant cuticles.
Qualitative detection of Mg content in a leaf of Hedera helix by using X-ray radiation from a laser plasma source.
[Ellipticity of He-Ne-laser linearly polarized radiation reflected by leaves of plants and leaf cuticle characteristics].
Optical properties of the adaxial and abaxial faces of leaves. Chlorophyll fluorescence, absorption and scattering coefficients.
Phytophthora tropicalis on Hedera helix and Epipremnum aureum in Polish greenhouses.
Herbal medicines for the treatment of COPD: a systematic review.
Tolerance, safety and efficacy of Hedera helix extract in inflammatory bronchial diseases under clinical practice conditions: a prospective, open, multicentre postmarketing study in 9657 patients.
Characterization of hydrophilic and lipophilic pathways of Hedera helix L. cuticular membranes: permeation of water and uncharged organic compounds.
Plant-microbe interactions: identification of epiphytic bacteria and their ability to alter leaf surface permeability.
HPLC profiling and quantification of active principles in leaves of Hedera helix L.
Species-specific variation in the importance of the spectral quality gradient in canopies as a signal for photosynthetic resource partitioning.
A new technique for measurement of water permeability of stomatous cuticular membranes isolated from Hedera helix leaves.
Ecophysiological relevance of cuticular transpiration of deciduous and evergreen plants in relation to stomatal closure and leaf water potential.
Efficacy of dry extract of ivy leaves in children with bronchial asthma--a review of randomized controlled trials.
The hydraulic conductance of the angiosperm leaf lamina: a comparison of three measurement methods.
Effect of humidity on cuticular water permeability of isolated cuticular membranes and leaf disks.
Effect of temperature on cuticular transpiration of isolated cuticular membranes and leaf discs.
Ultrastructure of minor-vein phloem and assimilate export in summer and winter leaves of the symplasmically loading evergreens Ajuga reptans L., Aucuba japonica Thunb., and Hedera helix L.
Plant-Microbe Interactions: Wetting of Ivy (Hedera helix L.) Leaf Surfaces in Relation to Colonization by Epiphytic Microorganisms.
Separation, identification and quantitative determination of free amino acids from plant extracts.
The major allergen of Dendropanax trifidus Makino.
Relative sensitivity of greenhouse pot plants to long-term exposures of NO- and NO2-containing air.
Changes in the pattern of cell arrangement at the surface of the shoot apical meristem in Hedera helix L. following gibberellin treatment.
Photoinhibition of photosynthesis under natural conditions in ivy (Hedera helix L.) growing in an understory of deciduous trees.
Gibberellin-induced reorganization of spatial relationships of emerging leaf primordia at the shoot apical meristem in Hedera helix L.
Dihydroflavonol Reductase Activity in Relation to Differential Anthocyanin Accumulation in Juvenile and Mature Phase Hedera helix L.
The relationship between CO2 assimilation and electron transport in leaves.
Photoinhibition and zeaxanthin formation in intact leaves : a possible role of the xanthophyll cycle in the dissipation of excess light energy.
Stomatal Responses to Light and Drought Stress in Variegated Leaves of Hedera helix.
Accumulation and transport of (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid in plant cuticles: I. Sorption in the cuticular membrane and its components.

Other Information

Export Tariff Code:3301.90.5000
Wikipedia:View

General Material Information

Preferred name english ivy leaf absolute
Trivial Name hedera helix leaf absolute
CAS Number 84082-54-2
ECHA Number 282-000-2
FDA UNII Search
Synonyms
  • aralia capitata leaf absolute
  • hedera caucasigena leaf absolute
  • hedera helix leaf absolute
  • hedera helix subsp. caucasigena leaf absolute
  • hedera taurica leaf absolute
  • Ivy, Hedera helix, ext.
  • Hedera helix ext.

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Green
green, herbal, cortex, foliage
General comment At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. green herbal bark foliage

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Bark , Chypre , Fern , Foliage , Forest , Moss

Safety Information

Safety information

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for english ivy leaf absolute usage levels up to:
0.1000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Recommendation for english ivy leaf absolute flavor usage levels up to:
not for flavor use.

Safety references

ClinicalTrials.gov:search
Daily Med:search
AIDS Citations:Search
Cancer Citations:Search
Toxicology Citations:Search
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
hedera helix l. leaf absolute
Chemidplus:0084082542