pine fragrance

Pine fragrance is a chemical odorant characterized by a balsamic scent reminiscent of pine trees. It is also known by the synonym pinus fragrance and falls under the category of fragrance materials used to impart fresh, woody, and balsamic notes. The compound is recognized for its pine and forest-like sensory qualities, making it suitable for a variety of fragranced products. For in-depth chemical information and standard nomenclature, pine fragrance can be referenced in external databases such as PubChem. It is typically derived or synthesized to replicate the natural aroma of pine forests and related botanical sources.

Pine fragrance naturally evokes the scent profile of pine forests and shares sensory qualities with essential oils from the Pinaceae family, including genera such as Pinus and Abies. Its potential uses span a broad range of fragranced products where a balsamic or woody pine scent is desired, emulating alpine bouquets, forest atmospheres, and festive or Christmas-related aromas. Regulatory guidance from IFRA (Global) applies to pine fragrance, emphasizing control over peroxide levels to maintain product stability and safety.

Pine fragrance exhibits a specific gravity ranging from 0.89 to 0.93 at 25 °C, indicating its density relative to water. Its refractive index falls between 1.47 and 1.49 at 20 °C, reflecting how it bends light, which can influence product formulation and quality control. The fragrance is soluble in alcohol and paraffin oil, facilitating incorporation into various solvent-based products, but it is insoluble in water, limiting its use in aqueous formulations. These properties inform its handling and blending characteristics in the fragrance industry.

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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
IFRA Critical Effect:
Sensitization
IFRA Other Specification:
IFRA fragrance material specification:
	Essential oils (e.g. turpentine oil) and isolates (e.g. delta-3-carene) derived from the Pinacea family, including Pinus and Abies genera, should only be used when the level of peroxides is kept to the lowest practicable level, for instance by adding antioxidants at the time of production. Such products should have a peroxide value of less than 10 millimoles peroxide per liter, determined according to the FMA method, which can be downloaded from the IFRA website (see Analytical Methods).
Recommendation for pine fragrance flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

Safety references

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