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Clary Sage Absolute

Naturals Base Note CAS 8016-63-5

Soft, herbal clary sage with a warm, nutty and slightly musky character and a light bergamot, balsamic lift. It adds naturalness to lavender, fougere and aromatic accords.

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Odor profile

Note Base Note
Descriptor 1 Herbal
Descriptor 2 Sage
Descriptor 3 Woody
Odor Impact1 105
Impact Level Medium
Tenacity1 20 h
Tenacity2 493 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 Number8016-63-5
INCI NameSalvia sclarea seed oil
CategoryNaturals
Botanical NameSalvia sclarea L.

Synonyms

Clary sage oil, Sclarea vulgaris Mill, Aethiopis sclarea (L.) Fourr, Muscatel, Plai Oil Thai, Plai essential oil siam, clary sage abs french decol, clary sage abs nat 01, clary sage absolute bulgaria, clary sage absolute france, clary sage absolute russia, clary sage cless 50 PCT PG, nutmeg sage absolute, sage clary absolute, sage clary absolute (for fragrance) (Robertet), sage clary hyperabsolute, sage cristal abs, salvia asperata absolute, salvia pamirica absolute, salvia sclarea absolute, Salvia sclarea - (flowering tops & leaves) Sage Clary

Physical and chemical data

Flash Point 122 °C
Solubility alcohol; water, 20.12 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only.
Appearance green brown waxy paste

Regulatory status

Restricted components

ComponentShare
Linalool84.8 %
Sclareol80 %
Linalyl Acetate19 %
Geraniol1.2 %
Geranyl Acetate0.5 %
Coumarin0.4 %
D-Limonene0.1 %
Eugenol0.06 %
Hexenal0.04 %

IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.

EU allergen declaration

SubstanceShare
Linalool84.8 %
Sclareol natural80 %
Linalyl acetate19 %
Camphor19 %
beta-Caryophyllene natural0.6 %
Geranyl acetate0.5 %
Coumarin0.4 %
Terpinenol0.3 %
Geraniol0.2 %
Limonene0.1 %
Eugenol0.06 %
Terpinolene0.01 %

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.

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