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alfalfa resinoid

Alfalfa resinoid is a fragrance and flavor material derived from Medicago sativa, featuring green, grassy, and herbal sensory characteristics.

General Material Description

Alfalfa resinoid is a natural aromatic material extracted from Medicago sativa, commonly known as alfalfa. It appears as a resinous substance and imparts distinct green and grassy sensory notes both in odor and flavor. This resinoid is also referred to by synonyms such as medicago sativa resinoid and lucerne extract. The characteristic aroma is reminiscent of fresh alfalfa plants, offering herbal and green accents suitable for various applications. Alfalfa resinoid is listed under the PubChem ID 135299864 and is obtained through solvent extraction of alfalfa plant material, presenting a complex mixture of phytochemicals responsible for its sensory profile.

Occurrence, Applicability & Potential Uses

Alfalfa resinoid occurs naturally in the alfalfa plant (Medicago sativa), a leguminous forage crop widely cultivated for animal feed. It finds application predominantly in flavor and fragrance industries where it contributes green, herbal, and fruity notes to blends. Its usage encompasses enhancing fruit and grape flavor profiles, as well as imparting character in wine and herbal perfume compositions. The material is regulated under standards such as FEMA (US), ensuring suitability as a flavoring and fragrance agent within defined safety parameters.

Physico-Chemical Properties Summary

Alfalfa resinoid is a viscous, resin-like extract exhibiting a complex chemical composition that influences its sensory characteristics. The green and grassy odor derives from volatile phytochemicals present within the extract, which may include aldehydes, alcohols, and other green-note constituents. Its solubility properties facilitate incorporation into various formulation bases, including alcoholic and oil phases. The resinous nature ensures retention of its characteristic aroma, which is stable under typical product storage conditions. These physico-chemical attributes make alfalfa resinoid suitable for blending in flavor and fragrance systems requiring fresh and herbal nuances.

FAQ

What is alfalfa resinoid and how is it characterized?
Alfalfa resinoid is a natural aromatic extract obtained from the Medicago sativa plant, commonly known as alfalfa. It is characterized by its green, grassy, and herbal odor and flavor notes, rendering it useful in flavor and fragrance formulations. The material appears as a resinous substance and contains a complex mixture of volatile compounds responsible for its distinctive sensory profile.
How is alfalfa resinoid used and where does it typically occur?
Alfalfa resinoid occurs naturally in the alfalfa plant, which is widely cultivated as forage. It is used mainly in the flavor and fragrance industries to add green, herbal, fruity, and wine-related notes to products. These applications include enhancing fruit and grape flavors and contributing fresh herbal character to perfumes and flavor blends.
What regulations and safety considerations apply to alfalfa resinoid?
Alfalfa resinoid is regulated under standards such as FEMA (US) for flavor and fragrance use. Safety assessments including those by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) and guidelines by IFRA (Global) provide oversight on its safe usage. Available hazard evaluations report no classified hazards, though specific toxicological data such as oral or dermal toxicity have not been fully determined.

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Export Tariff Code:3301.30.0000
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General Material Information

Preferred name alfalfa resinoid
Trivial Name Alfalfa, ext.
Short Description medicago sativa resinoid
CAS Number 84082-36-0
ECHA Number 281-984-0
FDA UNII Search
COE Number 274
FDA Mainterm ALFALFA, RESENOID (MEDICAGO SATIVA L.)
Synonyms
  • medicago sativa resinoid
  • medicago sativa l. resinoid
  • Alfalfa, ext.
  • Medicago sativa ext.
  • Lucerne ext.
  • Alfalfa, meal, ext.
  • Lucerne meal ext.

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Green
green, grassy, hay
General comment At 100.00 %. green grassy hay
Flavor Type: Green
green, grassy, hay
General comment Alfalfa

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Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Fruit , Grape , Green , Herbal , Wine

Safety Information

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:
flavor and fragrance agents
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IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice

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medicago sativa l. resinoid
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