amyris wood oil replacer

Amyris wood oil replacer is a fragrance ingredient designed to substitute natural amyris balsamifera oil. It is known for its balsamic and woody aroma with nuances reminiscent of guaiacwood, peppery cubeb, and sweet balsamic facets. Often called by synonyms such as amyris NNO, amyris NT, or west indian rosewood oil replacer, this material provides perfumers a stable alternative to natural amyris oil. Structurally, it belongs to a class of complex fragrance mixtures rather than a single chemical entity; thus, it is indexed under the controlled vocabulary link in PubChem. This replacer is typically derived through synthesis or blending processes aimed at replicating the sensory profile of the botanical oil extracted from Amyris balsamifera, commonly used in cosmetic fragrance applications.

Though natural amyris oil is extracted from the wood of Amyris balsamifera trees, the replacer version serves as a sustainable and consistent alternative in fragrance creation. This material is mainly used in perfumery to impart balsamic, woody, and slightly spicy notes characteristic of the botanical original. Amyris wood oil replacer finds applications in complex scent compositions that evoke notes of sandalwood, amber, floral, and oriental accords. It also acts as a fixer, helping to stabilize and prolong fragrance longevity. The ingredient is recognized in IFRA (Global) standards for use as a fragrance agent but is not recommended as a flavoring substance. This reassures formulators about compliance with international fragrance regulations while enhancing creative options.

Amyris wood oil replacer typically presents as a liquid with strong balsamic and woody odors, reminiscent of guaiacwood and peppery cubeb elements. Although precise molecular composition may vary due to its nature as a complex fragrance mixture, it shares volatility and solubility characteristics compatible with common perfumery solvents and carriers. These sensory and chemical properties render it suitable for incorporation in diverse fragrance matrices, offering balancing effects and desirable scent permanence. Its stability and compatibility provide advantages over natural amyris oil, which can vary due to botanical sourcing and environmental factors.

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Safety information

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Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
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Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
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Dermal Toxicity:
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Inhalation Toxicity:
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Safety in use information

Category:
fragrance agents
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for amyris wood oil replacer flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

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