licorice concrete

Licorice concrete is a natural aromatic extract obtained from the roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra, the licorice plant. This concrete material is recognized for its viscous, resinous consistency and a characteristic sweet, anise-like odor that is closely associated with licorice flavor. The extract is also known under synonyms such as glycyrrhiza glabra concrete and licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra, ext. Licorice concrete is used primarily as a fragrance ingredient due to its appealing scent profile. It is classified as a concrete, indicating it is a solvent-based, semi-solid extract containing aromatic compounds and other lipophilic constituents. Detailed chemical information about this material can be found in public chemical databases such as PubChem. It is derived by solvent extraction of the licorice root, a plant native to parts of Europe and Asia, producing a concentrated aromatic substance useful in perfumery.

Licorice concrete originates from the root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, which occurs naturally in Eurasian regions. The extract captures the distinctive sweet and anise-like aroma of licorice root and is primarily utilized within fragrance formulations. It functions as a fragrance agent, imparting warm, sweet aromatic notes in perfumes and scented products. According to the IFRA Code of Practice (Global), this material is restricted or not recommended for flavor use, focusing its application on fragrance formulation. The unique scent properties make it useful in perfumery, often contributing to oriental, gourmand, and natural aromatic blends. Its use is regulated to ensure consumer safety and compliance with international standards.

Licorice concrete typically presents as a viscous, semi-solid extract comprising complex aromatic compounds alongside lipophilic natural components. Its characteristic odor is predominantly sweet with an anise-like quality. The material is soluble in organic solvents used in fragrance formulation but insoluble in water, reflecting its concrete classification. These properties influence its handling and incorporation into product matrices, particularly in perfumes and scented goods. It has no identified hazardous classifications under OSHA or GHS guidelines. Stability and olfactory attributes depend on storage conditions, with typical sensitivities to heat and light common to natural concretes. These factors affect its longevity and aroma profile in finished formulations.

MedlinePlusSupp:

View

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 licorice concrete flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

Safety references

ClinicalTrials.gov:search

Daily Med:search

Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System: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

glycyrrhiza glabra concrete

Chemidplus:0084775666