tobacco specialty

Tobacco specialty is a fragrance ingredient characterized by its phenolic odor reminiscent of rich, warm green tobacco leaves. This complex aromatic material has several synonyms, such as havanol LRA 241 and tabac S, and is widely used in the fragrance industry to impart tobacco nuances. Its sensory profile ranges from herbal and woody to leather-like and mossy undertones. The material is typically derived from tobacco or tobacco-related extracts, aligning with other tobacco aroma compounds. Tobacco specialty is referenced under the controlled vocabulary in PubChem for chemical information and classification. Its use enhances fragrance formulations requiring a natural tobacco character.

Tobacco specialty occurs as a processed fragrance material designed to capture the organoleptic qualities of green tobacco leaves and related herbal aromas. It is extensively utilized as a fragrance agent, offering a phenolic, warm tobacco note combined with green, hay-like, woody, leather, and moss accents. The material plays a significant role in fragrance accords seeking to replicate natural tobacco scent profiles. According to the IFRA Code of Practice (Global), tobacco specialty can be used in fragrance concentrates up to levels of 5.0%, while it is not recommended for flavor use. These guidelines support its safe incorporation in perfumery applications.

Tobacco specialty exhibits solubility in alcohol, facilitating its integration into alcohol-based perfume or fragrance matrices. Conversely, it is insoluble in water, reflecting its hydrophobic nature consistent with phenolic and aromatic compounds. This solubility behavior influences its formulation flexibility, favoring oil or alcohol mediums to maintain stability and aroma integrity. The phenolic character suggests reactivity that formulators account for regarding preservation and ageing in final products. The combination of warm, green, and woody notes results from its complex chemical composition shaping its sensory impact.

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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
Pictogram
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:
fragrance agents
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for tobacco specialty usage levels up to:
	5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Recommendation for tobacco specialty flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

Safety references

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