peru balsam oil replacer

Peru balsam oil replacer is a fragrance compound designed as a substitute for natural peru balsam, also known by synonyms such as myroxylon pereirae klotzsch oil replacer and peru balsam identoil. It is a viscous, aromatic substance characterized by a complex sweet balsamic odor encompassing cinnamyl, vanilla, amber, spicy, powdery, and resinous notes at full concentration. The compound is primarily obtained by synthetic or blended methods intended to replicate the profile of the resin derived from the Myroxylon tree species. The [PubChem](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov) database includes related chemical information on such aroma compounds. This replacer enables consistent scent applications where natural variability or allergen concerns with raw peru balsam may be limiting factors.

While natural peru balsam originates from the Myroxylon genus of flowering trees in Central and South America, the oil replacer serves as a synthetic or semi-synthetic alternative primarily utilized within fragrance formulations. It is intended to simulate the characteristic balsamic and vanilla scent profile inherent to the natural balsam. This compound finds application as a fragrance agent across various consumer products including perfumes, soaps, and personal care goods. Its use aligns with safety and quality guidelines such as those established by IFRA (Global) standards, which govern fragrance materials to ensure consistent performance and consumer safety in finished formulations.

Peru balsam oil replacer is soluble in alcohol solvents, contributing to its adaptability in alcoholic-based fragrance solutions, while demonstrating insolubility in water, which influences its compatibility in aqueous formulations. The compound’s viscosity and aromatic complexity derive from its mixture of balsamic, cinnamyl, and vanilla-related constituents. These physicochemical characteristics facilitate its role in imparting warm, sweet, and resinous notes in perfumery. The absence of comprehensive toxicity data underlines the necessity for adherence to industry codes such as IFRA’s guidelines during product development to mitigate potential allergenic responses and maintain formulation stability.

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fragrance agents

IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice

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