Cacao Absolute
Naturals Base Note CAS 8002-31-1
Sweet, rich chocolate with a roasted cocoa character and a soft gourmand warmth. It adds a natural chocolate facet to gourmand, amber and oriental accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Gourmand |
| Descriptor 2 | Chocolate |
| Descriptor 3 | Powdery |
| Odor Impact1 | 250 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 36 h |
| Tenacity2 | 200 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 | 8002-31-1 |
| INCI Name | Theobroma cacao seed extract |
| Category | Naturals |
| Botanical Name | Theobroma cacao L. |
Synonyms
Cacao oil, cocoa absolute, Cacao minar Gaertn, Theobroma cocao L, cocao clair clarextract, cocoa absolute ivory coast, cocoa absolute soluble in ess oils, cocoa absolute, colorless, cocoa absolute, colorless (for fragrance) (Robertet), cocoa organic absolute tanzania, lipobutter refined cocoa, theobroma cacao seed absolute, theobroma cacao seed butter
Physical and chemical data
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 1.099e-019 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | dark brown past |
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