Gentian Root Extract
Naturals CAS 97676-22-7
A bitter herbal note with a vegetable character and a soft dry woody facet.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Vegetable |
| Descriptor 3 | Woody |
Identification
| CAS Number | 97676-22-7 |
| INCI Name | Gentiana prostrata extract |
| Category | Naturals |
Synonyms
gentian absolute (for fragrance) (Robertet), gentiana lutea root absolute, gentiane absolute MD 20 PCT BB (IFF)
Physical and chemical data
| Solubility | alcohol |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzyl Alcohol | 0.04 % |
| Citronellol | 0.03 % |
| Eugenol | 0.02 % |
| Geraniol | 0.02 % |
IFRA regulated substances declared for this material. For naturals — which are mixtures of many molecules — the interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them. On single molecules these shares are purity traces from the supplier specification; they are far too small to limit use and are therefore not counted.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzyl alcohol | 0.04 % |
| Citronellol | 0.03 % |
| Eugenol | 0.02 % |
| Geraniol | 0.02 % |
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.
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