orris fragrance

Orris fragrance is a floral odorant predominantly used in fragranced products across diverse olfactory applications.

General Material Description

Orris fragrance is an aromatic material known for its distinct floral odor profile. It is derived primarily from the root of Iris species and often referred to simply as orris in perfumery contexts. This fragrance exhibits a soft, powdery floral scent reminiscent of violet and iris petals, contributing elegance to various compositions. The material links to the PubChem database under natural aromatic compounds. Its sourcing involves extraction processes from orris roots, traditionally valued for their ability to impart delicate, long-lasting floral notes. Orris fragrance appears as a liquid with physical properties suited to incorporation into alcohol-based formulations.

Occurrence, Applicability & Potential Uses

Orris fragrance naturally occurs from the rhizomes of iris plants and is extensively utilized in perfumery and fragranced products of all types, providing a floral character. It is integral to blending complex odor profiles including accordant influences like violet, heliotrope, and powdery notes. The fragrance finds application in products such as fine perfumes, scented personal care items, and ambient fragrances. It is not recommended for flavoring purposes. Compliance with standards such as FEMA (US) guides its application within safe and effective use concentrations in perfumery.

Physico-Chemical Properties Summary

Orris fragrance is characterized by a specific gravity ranging from 0.9 to 0.933 at 25 °C and a refractive index between 1.48 and 1.49 at 20 °C. These properties reflect its moderate density and optical characteristics important for quality control and formulation. The substance is soluble in alcohol, facilitating its blendability into various alcoholic fragrance bases, but it is insoluble in water, affecting formulation stability in aqueous systems. These traits influence its use in diverse fragranced products, where compatibility and dispersion are essential.

FAQ

What is orris fragrance and where does it come from?

Orris fragrance is a floral aromatic material extracted from the roots of Iris plants, particularly Iris germanica and Iris pallida. It is valued for its powdery, violet-like scent and is commonly used as a key component in perfumery and fragranced products. The extraction process involves drying and aging the roots to develop the characteristic aroma profile attributed to orris.

How is orris fragrance used in fragranced products and what are its properties?

Orris fragrance is primarily incorporated into fragranced products such as perfumes, colognes, and scented personal care items. It contributes a soft floral note that blends well with accords like violet, heliotrope, and powdery elements. Physicochemically, it possesses a specific gravity of 0.9 to 0.933 at 25 °C and a refractive index of 1.48 to 1.49 at 20 °C. It dissolves in alcohol, which supports its inclusion in alcoholic-based fragrance formulations, but does not dissolve in water, influencing how formulators manage its use in aqueous environments.

Are there safety or regulatory considerations for using orris fragrance?

Orris fragrance has undergone hazard assessments and shows no significant classifications under OSHA HCS standards (US). It has no listed hazard or precautionary statements and lacks specific toxicity data for oral, dermal, or inhalation exposure. Usage recommendations indicate it is suitable for fragranced product categories but is not recommended for flavoring applications. There are no specific regulatory restrictions noted, though adherence to applicable fragrance standards such as FEMA (US) ensures its safe use within defined concentration limits.

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General Material Information

Trivial Name

orris fragrance

Suppliers

Agilex Fragrances

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex	No
Specific gravity	@ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon	7.489 to 7.763
Refractive Index	1.48 to 1.49 @ 20 °C
Solubility
alcohol	Yes
water	No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Floral
orris, floral, berry, violet, earthy, woody, fruity, powdery, fatty
General comment	At 100.00 %. orris

Potential Uses

Applications	fragranced products of all types
Odor purposes	Acacia , Amber , Apple blossom , Apricot , Baby powder , Balsam , Bayberry , Blackberry , Bouquet , Carnation , Cedar forest , Chypre , Earth , Fir balsam , Forest , Fruit , Ginger white ginger , Grape , Heather , Heliotrope , Honey , Honeydew , Hyacinth , Jasmin , Jonquil , Lilac , Lily , Narcissus , Opoponax , Orchid , Orris , Patchouli , Peach , Rain , Raspberry , Reseda , Rose tea rose , Sweet grass , Tobacco , Tuberose , Vanilla , Violet , Woody , Ylang ylang
Flavoring purposes	Licorice red licorice , Tea

Safety Information

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:
fragranced products of all types

Recommendation for orris fragrance flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

Safety references

None found