apricot specialty

Apricot specialty is a synthetic fragrance compound notable for its distinctly fruity odor reminiscent of apricot fruit at a 100 % concentration. It is recognized under various synonyms, including abricoline 803 and apricot perfume base, which emphasize its use as a scent component in perfumery. This material is classified as a fragrance agent with no reported natural origin but is designed to impart the characteristic apricot note in complex aroma formulations. For further chemical details, it is indexed in public chemical databases such as PubChem. Typically, apricot specialty is sourced commercially via chemical synthesis methods tailored for fragrance applications to ensure consistent organoleptic profiles and purity.

Apricot specialty is not known to occur naturally in biological sources but is formulated synthetically for use in fragrance applications. Its main purpose is to evoke a fruity, apricot-like aroma in perfumes, personal care products, and other scented goods. The compound is acknowledged under the IFRA (Global) Code of Practice as a fragrance ingredient, with explicit guidance that it is not intended for flavor use. This designation informs manufacturers and formulators that apricot specialty should be incorporated according to fragrance safety standards without use as a food additive or flavoring agent.

Apricot specialty exhibits selective solubility, dissolving readily in organic solvents such as alcohol and paraffin oil, but remaining insoluble in water. This solubility profile aids its incorporation into various fragrance formulations, especially alcohol-based perfumes and oil-based scent blends. The compound’s insolubility in water impacts its application in aqueous products, necessitating emulsification strategies. Such properties influence volatility, odor release, and formulation stability. No significant hazards or toxicity data have been determined, allowing safe fragrance use within regulatory limits.

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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:
fragrance agents
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for apricot specialty flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

Safety references

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