castoreum tincture

Castoreum tincture is a natural extract derived from the castor sacs of the beaver, an animal known for producing a distinctive secretion with a rich scent profile. This compound is characterized by a strong animalic odor, often described as leather-like, sweet, and smoky, contributing complex depth to both flavor and fragrance formulations. Also referred to simply as castoreum, it is valued in perfumery and flavoring for its unique sensory qualities. The tincture form indicates its solubility in alcohol, enabling versatile incorporation into various product bases. For authoritative molecular and chemical data, resources such as PubChem provide detailed compound information. Castoreum tincture’s sourcing involves careful extraction from natural beaver secretions, a factor relevant to both sustainability and regulatory considerations.

Castoreum tincture originates biologically from the castor sacs of beavers, where it serves as a natural secretion. Its application spans flavor and fragrance industries, valued particularly for introducing animalic, leathery, and smoky notes to complex scent structures. In perfumery, this tincture contributes to accords such as ambrene, castoreum, leather, musk, and zibeline, enriching compositions with a warm, natural character. It has found use in notable fragrance creations including A Suma, Emeraude, Shalimar, Vol de Nuit, and White Shoulders. The ingredient's integration complies with IFRA (International Fragrance Association, Global) standards, which guide its usage concentration to ensure safety and regulatory adherence.

Physicochemically, castoreum tincture displays solubility in alcohol, facilitating its blending into a wide range of fragrance and flavor formulations. This solubility supports stable incorporation within alcoholic bases typical of perfumery concentrates. While information on its stability in product forms such as creams, hair sprays, lotions, and powders is available, no conclusive classification regarding stability across these mediums has been established, suggesting a need for case-by-case consideration during formulation. The tincture's scent profile, marked by animalic, leathery, sweet, and smoky notes, governs its functional role in blends, where volatility and aromatic persistence are crucial factors. These properties impact the sensory performance and compatibility with other formulation ingredients.

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flavor and fragrance agents

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