Aurantiol
Floral · CAS 89-43-0 · 3 suppliers
What it smells like
Aurantiol presents an intensely sweet, heavy floral character dominated by orange blossom and neroli notes with underlying grape-like nuances and subtle powdery, balsamic undertones.
At a glance
| Scent family | Floral |
| CAS number | 89-43-0 |
| Uses | Essential for authentic orange blossom, neroli, and white floral accords; provides exceptional fixation and tenacity in fragrance compositions. |
| Typical usage | 1% in a perfume compound |
| Longevity | Lasts > 300 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | Intensely yellow viscous liquid |
| INCI name | HYDROXYCITRONELLAL METHYL ANTHRANILATE |
| IUPAC name | Methyl 2-[(E)-(7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctylidene)amino]benzoate |
IFRA usage limits (51st Amendment)
Maximum concentration in the finished consumer product, by IFRA category, drawn from official IFRA Standards and manufacturer certificates. Reference data — always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
| Category | Application | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | Unrestricted |
| Category 2 | Deodorants & antiperspirants | 49% |
| Category 3 | Eye products, men's facial creams (fingertip) | Unrestricted |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance, hydroalcoholic on skin | 86% |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | Unrestricted |
| Category 5B | Face moisturiser | 23% |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | Unrestricted |
| Category 5D | Baby cream, oil & talc | 42% |
| Category 6 | Oral & lip care (toothpaste, mouthwash) | Unrestricted |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 7% |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | Unrestricted |
| Category 8 | Significant anogenital exposure | Unrestricted |
| Category 9 | Rinse-off body & hand (soap, shower gel) | 88% |
| Category 10A | Household care, non-spray | 25% |
| Category 10B | Household aerosol / spray | 32% |
| Category 11A | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. wipes) | 81% |
| Category 11B | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. fabrics) | 23% |
| Category 12 | Not intended for skin contact (candles, detergents) | Unrestricted |
Where to buy
Available from 3 suppliers, from $4.95.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Ventos | from $4.95 | View → |
| Perfumer Supply House | — | from $10 | View → |
| The Perfumer's Apprentice | Givaudan | from $7 | View → |
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