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What Is Sclareolide?
Sclareolide is an aroma chemical, CAS number 564-20-5. It is used in fragrances, cosmetics, flavor systems, and fine chemicals. Sclareolide is a white to nearly white crystalline powder. The molecular formula for Sclareolide is C16H26O2.
This fragrance material is not loud or sharp, it has a light, warm and long lasting scent. Many formula teams use this fragrance material for a soft base note, for a better scent life or for a cleaner dry-down.
Basic Identity of Sclareolide
So, What is Sclareolide used for? The answer to this question is simple: scent, fixative, synthesis. The fragrance of Sclareolide smells faintly of woody notes, of amber, of cedarwood, of earth and of balsamic scents. As with all fragrances, the smell of Sclareolide is not obvious immediately. It has to develop and only after some time the fragrance will reveal its merits when the first top notes of a fragrance blend have faded.
In perfumery, the Sclareolide is a very quiet note. It is good in perfume because after half an hour a fragrance that was too thin can become warm and smooth with Sclareolide in the base.
What Are the Key Properties of Sclareolide?
Sclareolide has several key characteristics that make it a good raw material for finished products that are to be placed on the market and may be left on the market for several months. The material is incorporated into a number of different products, including perfumes, soaps, body lotions, creams and daily chemical products. It is crucial that the material is stable and can be easily handled.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Sclareolide is not soluble in water, but it is soluble in ethanol, ether, benzene, chloroform, fragrance bases and oils. The melting point of Sclareolide is between 124°C and 127°C, the boiling point is 332.8°C.
Sclareolide is a fragrance material that is a fixative. In perfumes fixatives are materials that do not evaporate too quickly. For example in a woody floral scent the top notes of fresh materials will evaporate first, leaving the scent of the woody and floral materials in the base of the scent. These base materials can smell warm, rich and thick but can also smell dull and flat. Sclareolide is a fixative that can add depth and warmth to the base of a scent. Sclareolide is available in commercial supply as a white to nearly white solid, with a 99.0% minimum content for perfumes and other daily chemical products.
What Are the Main Sclareolide Uses?
The various uses of Sclareolide are spread over several fields. Apart from the application in perfume, cosmetic products, flavors, tobaco products and chemical synthesis there are buyers in every area of application with totally different requests. The fragrance buyer will ask for the smell, the cosmetic buyer for the purity, for the documentation and for the repeat supply the buyer for flavors and the buyer for the tobaco products might ask for similar things.
Sclareolide in Fragrance and Cosmetics
In fragrance, Sclareolide works as a fragrance fixative. It helps soften sharp notes and gives the base a woody amber tone. In cosmetics, Sclareolide in cosmetics is often used for scent support, odor masking, and a more refined feel.
A nice smelling soap might have a pleasant scent in its packaging but then quickly fade on use. Sclareolide can help extend the scent of Soap. A nice scent in Body Lotion is a clean warm scent and Sclareolide does not make the scent too heavy.
Sclareolide as a Chemical Intermediate
Sclareolide is also used as an intermediate for fine chemicals. It is used for the production of synthetic ambergris type fragrances as well as other terpenes. Thus Sclareolide chemical is very useful as blending chemical as well as for fine chemical production.
What Are the Benefits of Sclareolide?
The advantages of Sclareolide are quite practical: it fixes the fragrance, it gives more depth to it and can be used in virtually any type of product. It’s not a miracle product, its power is mainly in its ability to perform well in a good formula.
Sclareolide Benefits for Fragrance
Benefits for perfumery of Sclareolide are long lasting fragrance, soft base notes and warm dry-down. The smell of Sclareolide is rather light with woody, amber, tobacco-like and balsamic fragrance notes. Perfumes with very sharp smell after wearing some time can also be softend by Sclareolide.
Research-Related Benefits
References in the industry describe the potential antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, soothing and cosmetic active properties of Sclareolide. For use in consumer products, this ingredient should not be represented as having a medical use and its application will depend upon the dosage, in what type of formulas it is mixed and local regulations regarding its use.
Is Sclareolide Safe?
Sclareolide for use in skincare products can cause some safety concerns. In normal usage Sclareolide is described as safe, non-toxic but people with very sensitive skin to fragrances have to be careful. Also a very soft scent material can cause skin problems for some users.
Storage and Handling Notes
Seal Sclareolide and store it in a cool, dry place with good air circulation. Avoid storing it near heat sources, fire or direct sunlight. Storing Sclareolide in this manner will help to preserve its color and fragrance as well as the quality of the batch.
Where Does BWX Fit Into Sclareolide Supply?
BWX is supplying high-purity fine chemicals, aroma chemicals, cosmetic ingredients, nutraceuticals, pharmaceutical intermediates and APIs. To our buyers this means quality on a consistent basis, relevant documentation and supply ability to support repeat orders.
BWX Specialty Ingredients is a manufacturer of a wide range of products including fragrances, cosmetic raw materials, nutraceuticals, pharmaceutical intermediates and APIs. Products are supplied to over 30 countries and regions worldwide. BWX has in place quality systems including ISO9001, HACCP and ISO22000 to ensure stable supply to your purchasing team on a consistent basis, and not just on first inspection of a sample.
Why This Matters to Buyers
When purchasing Sclareolide, customers might ask about the purity, the smell, the time needed to deliver the goods, the way of storage as well as about the documents. A fragrance buyer and a cosmetic buyer might have different questions. The correct supplier will answer both questions clearly.
FAQ
Q1: What Is Sclareolide?
A: Sclareolide is a sesquiterpenoid aroma chemical with the CAS number 564-20-5. Sclareolide is used in perfumes, cosmeticals, flavors and in chemical synthesis.
Q2: What Is Sclareolide Used for?
A: Sclareolide is a fixative in fragrances, a cosmetic, a flavoring agent and chemical intermediate.
Q3: What Does Sclareolide Smell Like?
A: Faint, elegant odor of long lasting woody, amber, cedar, earthy, balsamic notes.
Q4: Is Sclareolide Safe for use in Cosmetics?
A: Sclareolide is considered safe for use in cosmetic products provided it is used within acceptable levels. Individuals with very sensitive skin to fragrances should check the specific formula of products claiming to contain Sclareolide.
Q5: What Are the Key Properties of Sclareolide?
A: Sclareolide is a white crystalline material. It is low in water but soluble in organic solvents. It is a very strong fixative and has great fragrance stability.
