grapefruit specialty

Grapefruit Specialty is a synthetic fragrance compound with a strong citrus and fruity odor profile resembling grapefruit. It is marketed under various synonyms including citrofuran, gardamousse, and grapefruitone, among others, and is recognized for imparting a fresh, invigorating citrus note in perfumes and aroma formulations. The compound’s molecular structure and property profile align closely with furan derivatives commonly used in fragrance chemistry. Available references such as PubChem provide detailed physicochemical data supporting its use in fragrance development. This material is predominantly sourced through chemical synthesis rather than extraction from grapefruit fruit, enabling consistent quality and olfactory characteristics.

Grapefruit Specialty is primarily applied as a fragrance agent in a variety of consumer products, especially in perfumery to provide citrus and fruity notes reminiscent of the grapefruit fruit. It does not naturally occur in significant concentrations within grapefruit but is formulated to simulate its aroma. Regulatory frameworks such as IFRA (Global) guide its use levels due to phototoxicity concerns related to bergapten content found in certain citrus oils. The IFRA Code of Practice restricts its maximum concentration in fragrance concentrates to 6.0% to mitigate phototoxic effects, particularly when used in products applied to sun-exposed skin. It is not approved for flavor use, restricting its application strictly to fragrance formulations.

Grapefruit Specialty exhibits solubility in alcohol, which facilitates its incorporation into alcohol-based perfumes and fragrances. It is insoluble in water, implying that aqueous formulations require appropriate solubilization techniques to ensure homogeneous distribution. The compound’s stability and fragrance release profile are influenced by these solvent affinities. Its phototoxic potential necessitates careful formulation considerations to comply with international safety guidelines. These properties combined dictate usage parameters to optimize olfactory performance while maintaining consumer safety in fragrance applications.

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EFSA Update of results on the monitoring of furan levels in food:	Read Report
EFSA Previous report: Results on the monitoring of furan levels in food:	Read Report
EFSA Report of the CONTAM Panel on provisional findings on furan in food:	Read Report

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
IFRA Critical Effect:
Phototoxicity
IFRA fragrance material specification:
	Where the bergapten (5-methoxypsoralen) content of all relevant oils present in a compound has been determined, it is recommended that for applications on areas of skin exposed to sunshine, excluding bath preparations, soaps and other products which are washed off the skin, the total level of bergapten in the consumer products should not exceed 0.0015% (15 ppm). This is equivalent to 0.0075% (75 ppm) in a fragrance compound used at 20% in the consumer product. Where the level of bergapten has not been determined by appropriate methods, the limits specified in the guidelines on individual oils should apply. In those cases, where such oils are used in combination with other phototoxic ingredients, the additive effect has to be taken into consideration and the use levels have to be reduced accordingly. The sum of the concentrations of all phototoxic fragrance ingredients, expressed in % of their recommended maximum level in the consumer product, shall not exceed 100.
Recommendation for grapefruit specialty usage levels up to:
	6.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Recommendation for grapefruit specialty flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

Safety references

None found