bitter almond oil replacer

Bitter almond oil replacer is a synthetic flavor and fragrance chemical designed to mimic the characteristic almond odor and flavor traditionally associated with bitter almond oil. It appears as a clear material that exhibits a distinct almond and cherry note detectable in both odor and flavor modalities. Known also by synonyms such as almond bitter reco 02 (Charabot) and prunus amygdalus amara oil replacer, this compound is utilized especially when natural bitter almond oil is unsuitable due to toxicity concerns. It is soluble in alcohol but insoluble in water, enabling specific application profiles related to solubility. For further chemical reference, this compound is linked under PubChem for detailed molecular data. Sourcing involves synthetic preparation rather than direct extraction from bitter almonds, allowing safer and more controlled use in flavor and fragrance formulations.

This replacer compound does not naturally occur in biological systems but is synthesized to reproduce the bitter almond scent and flavor profile commonly derived from Prunus amygdalus amara (bitter almond) sources. Its main application is in the flavor and fragrance industries where it provides almond and cherry-like notes with substantive longevity — approximately four hours in typical formulations. According to the IFRA (Global) Code of Practice, usage concentrations in fragrance concentrates are recommended up to 4.0% to ensure safety in consumer products. This compound serves as a non-toxic alternative where authentic bitter almond oil cannot be used, delivering olfactory and gustatory elements relevant to perfumery, flavor blends, and aromatics, including wallflower fragrance uses.

Bitter almond oil replacer exhibits solubility characteristics that influence its integration in formulations. It is alcohol-soluble, enabling it to dissolve efficiently in typical fragrance and flavor carriers such as dipropylene glycol and ethanol-based solvents, but it does not dissolve in water. This property affects how it can be incorporated into aqueous or emulsified systems. The odor and flavor profile is defined by an almond and cherry-like aroma with a substantivity of approximately four hours when used at 10% concentration in dipropylene glycol. These properties make it suitable for sustained fragrance release applications. Its lack of classification under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910) indicates no identified hazards, though toxicological data remain undetermined. Use levels are regulated to balance efficacy and safety in consumer exposure contexts.

Export Tariff Code:	2912.21.0000
FAO:	BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION

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
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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:
flavor and fragrance agents
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for bitter almond oil replacer usage levels up to:
	4.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.

Safety references

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