moss fragrance

Moss fragrance, also known as oak moss fragrance or oakmoss fragrance, is a scent ingredient prized for its distinctive mossy aroma. This fragrance presents a dense, earthy, and green moss character that can enhance perfumes and fragranced products with a natural and complex note. It is a part of the larger group of plant-derived aroma materials and may be linked to its natural sources found in moss species such as oakmoss. The compound is widely used in the fragrance industry, contributing to formulations within several classic and modern olfactory families. Moss fragrance is soluble in alcohol but insoluble in water, which affects its formulation compatibility. Its chemical and sensory characteristics are documented in chemical databases such as PubChem. Primarily sourced from natural extracts or formulated synthetics, moss fragrance remains a key element in developing mossy and woody notes in perfumery and fragranced products.

Moss fragrance occurs naturally within certain lichen species, particularly oakmoss, and is harnessed for its characteristic earthy, mossy aroma. It plays a significant role in the fragrance industry, finding applications in a broad range of fragranced products. Its odor profile is essential for aldehydic, chypre, fern, moss, and oriental fragrance categories, where it provides depth, complexity, and green woody nuances. The ingredient complies with regulatory guidelines such as those outlined by IFRA (International Fragrance Association, Global), which advise on its safe use levels particularly due to sensitization concerns. Its use often enhances the natural feel and longevity of perfumes and related products, highlighting its versatility across many fragrance compositions.

Moss fragrance exhibits solubility in alcohol, enabling its easy incorporation into ethanol-based perfume formulations. Its lack of water solubility indicates that it does not readily blend into aqueous-phase products without appropriate solubilizers or emulsifiers. This differential solubility profile affects its formulation strategies, as the fragrance can impart a rich olfactory character primarily in alcohol-containing products. The compound's molecular properties contribute to its sustained evaporation rate, supporting prolonged scent diffusion. These physicochemical aspects are central to formulators seeking to create fragrances with deep, mossy undertones and complex woody layers.

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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)
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Precautionary statement(s)
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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
Recommendation for moss fragrance flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

Safety references

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