Ambrette Seed Absolute
Naturals Base Note CAS 8015-62-1
A soft musky note with a woody orris character and a fruity floral facet. Warm and natural, it is a refined vegetable musk for floral and oriental accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Musk-like |
| Descriptor 2 | Woody |
| Descriptor 3 | Floral |
| Odor Impact1 | 94 |
| Tenacity1 | 2.4 h |
| Tenacity2 | 332 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 8015-62-1 |
| Category | Naturals |
| Botanical Name | Abelmoschus moschatus |
Synonyms
abelmoschus moschatus seed oil, ambrette oil ecuador, ambrette seed oil, ambrette seed oil ecuador, ambrette seed oil FCC, ambrette seed oil india organic, hibiscus abelmoschus l., malvaceae, hibiscus abelmoschus seed oil
Physical and chemical data
| Flash Point | 43.33 °C |
| Density | 0.89800 |
| Refractive Index | 1.46800 |
| Solubility | water, 5.815 mg/L @ 25 C (est); cream; lipstick |
| Appearance | pale yellow clear liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Farnesol | 5 % |
| Farnesal | 0.5 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Farnesol | 5 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.