Furfural
Gourmand · CAS 98-01-1 · 1 supplier
What it smells like
Furfural has a sweet woody-almond aroma with warm baked bread facets, caramellic undertones, bitter coffee nuances, and a distinctive bran-like quality.
At a glance
| Scent family | Gourmand |
| CAS number | 98-01-1 |
| Uses | Creates authentic bread and baked goods accords, adds bitter almond character to gourmand compositions, provides coffee nuances in gourmet fragrances. |
| Typical usage | 0.5% in a perfume compound |
| Longevity | Lasts 4 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | Pale yellow liquid |
| INCI name | FURFURAL |
| IUPAC name | Furan-2-carbaldehyde |
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 | 0.001% |
| Category 2 | Deodorants & antiperspirants | 0.001% |
| Category 3 | Eye products, men's facial creams (fingertip) | 0.001% |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance, hydroalcoholic on skin | 0.001% |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.001% |
| Category 5B | Face moisturiser | 0.001% |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.001% |
| Category 5D | Baby cream, oil & talc | 0.001% |
| Category 6 | Oral & lip care (toothpaste, mouthwash) | 0.001% |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.001% |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.001% |
| Category 8 | Significant anogenital exposure | 0.001% |
| Category 9 | Rinse-off body & hand (soap, shower gel) | 0.001% |
| Category 10A | Household care, non-spray | 0.001% |
| Category 10B | Household aerosol / spray | 0.001% |
| Category 11A | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. wipes) | 0.001% |
| Category 11B | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. fabrics) | 0.001% |
| Category 12 | Not intended for skin contact (candles, detergents) | 0.05% |
Where to buy
Available from 1 supplier, from $3.95.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Ventos | from $3.95 | View → |
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