Dihydro Eugenol
Synthetic Ingredient for Perfumery
Dihydro Eugenol, a versatile fragrance ingredient with a unique odor profile offering a drier, fresher, and less sweet scent than traditional Eugenol. Ideal for masculine, fougere, chypre, and oriental notes, it excels in perfumery by providing freshness and floral effects without the discoloration issues associated with Eugenol.
This 100% renewable and biodegradable compound is an excellent choice for Eugenol-type spicy notes, compliant with IFRA standards.
š Manufacturer ā Firmenich
š Name ā Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-propyl
š CAS NĀ° ā 2785-87-7
āļø MW ā 166 g/mol
š Odor Type ā Spicy
š Odor Strength ā Lasts 3 days on a smelling strip, Over 72H
šš¼ Odor Profile ā A drier, fresher, and less sweet edible odor than Eugenol.
š± Renewable Carbon ā 100%
āļø Use ā it seems to discolor less than eugenol when measured in weight/weight proportions but differs in odor strength. Occasionally used in perfumery as a substitute for Eugenol when Eugenol seems to produce a problem with possible discoloration (Think about eugenol restriction by Ifra)
It brings freshness and more floral perfumery effects compared to Eugenol It has also more top-note impact than its father Eugenol.
Goes very well in masculine notes, fougere, chypre, and orientals.š Note ā 100% Biodegradable, Green chemistry score 70% - 100%
WHAT IS DIHYDRO EUGENOL?
Interesting product when it comes to Eugenol-type spicy notes. Can substitute almost completely Eugenol not being involved in ifra limitations.
A drier, fresher, and less sweet edible odor than Eugenol.
It is very diffusive and recalls the freshness of bay leaf and pimento leaf oils.
Stability and Performance data from Firmenich
Sources and informations.
Fulvio Ciccolo, Scentspiracy 2022
Scentspiracy Research Team
Perfume and flavor chemicals, S. Arctander
Firmenich
