Coumarin
Balsamic · CAS 91-64-5 · 3 suppliers
What it smells like
Coumarin ex Cassia Natural presents a warm, sweet, hay-like aroma with distinctive spicy, cinnamonic nuances, creating a rich, complex profile characterized by subtle almond, tobacco, and custard facets not found in synthetic coumarin.
At a glance
| Scent family | Balsamic |
| CAS number | 91-64-5 |
| Uses | Essential in creating authentic fougère, oriental, and amber compositions, adding natural warmth, sweetness, and spice while providing excellent fixative properties for long-lasting performance. |
| Typical usage | 1% in a perfume compound |
| Longevity | Lasts > 1 month on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| INCI name | COUMARIN |
| IUPAC name | 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one |
IFRA usage limits (49th 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 | 0.089% |
| Category 2 | Deodorants & antiperspirants | 0.08% |
| Category 3 | Eye products, men's facial creams (fingertip) | 0.089% |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance, hydroalcoholic on skin | 1.5% |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.38% |
| Category 5B | Face moisturiser | 0.11% |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.16% |
| Category 5D | Baby cream, oil & talc | 0.035% |
| Category 6 | Oral & lip care (toothpaste, mouthwash) | 0.0024% |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.18% |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.18% |
| Category 8 | Significant anogenital exposure | 0.035% |
| Category 9 | Rinse-off body & hand (soap, shower gel) | 0.52% |
| Category 10A | Household care, non-spray | 0.52% |
| Category 10B | Household aerosol / spray | 1.6% |
| Category 11A | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. wipes) | 0.035% |
| Category 11B | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. fabrics) | 0.035% |
| Category 12 | Not intended for skin contact (candles, detergents) | 33% |
Where to buy
Available from 3 suppliers, from $6.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Ventos | from $7.95 | View → |
| Perfumer Supply House | — | from $9.50 | View → |
| The Perfumer's Apprentice | — | from $6 | View → |
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