orange flower specialty

Orange Flower Specialty is a fragrance raw material known for its pronounced floral odor reminiscent of orange blossoms. It is categorized as a complex fragrance agent derived typically from the flowers of the orange tree. The compound is also recognized under synonyms such as florangia, orafleur (IFF), and orange blossom specialty, among others. This material is widely employed in perfumery to impart fresh, sweet, and floral notes. It is included in chemical databases like PubChem and is sourced from natural or synthetic extracts of Citrus sinensis flowers. Its composition and aromatic properties make it a valuable component in crafting floral and citrus fragrance profiles.

Orange Flower Specialty originates from the flowers of the orange tree, which are harvested and processed to obtain aromatic extracts used in perfumery. It naturally occurs as part of the essential oil composition of orange blossoms and related citrus flowers. This compound is utilized primarily as a fragrance agent, contributing floral, citrus, and fresh aromatic nuances to perfumes and scented products. It finds application in a wide array of fragrance families including floral, aldehydic, citrus, chypre, and oriental accords, enhancing notes such as neroli, jasmine, and mandarin. The IFRA (Global) standard provides guidance on safe usage levels, allowing up to 8% in fragrance concentrates, ensuring compliance with safety recommendations in consumer products.

This material exhibits a specific gravity ranging approximately from 0.93 to 0.98 at 25 °C, indicating it is slightly less dense than water. It shows a refractive index between 1.47 and 1.51 at 20 °C, characteristic of many fragrance oils, affecting its optical properties. Orange Flower Specialty is soluble in alcohol, which facilitates its use in alcohol-based perfume formulations, and also dissolves in paraffin oil. It is insoluble in water, which influences its behavior during blending and product stability. These physicochemical properties impact its formulation versatility, evaporation profile, and compatibility with other ingredients in complex scent compositions.

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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:
fragrance agents
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for orange flower specialty usage levels up to:
	8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Recommendation for orange flower specialty flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

Safety references

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