COMPOUND NAME Naphtho[2,1-b]furan, dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-
FEMA# 3471
Olfactive family
Ambery
Woody
Product type
MoleculesMolecule
Olfactive description
An extremely powerful and elegant ambery note with a strong woody character.
Perfumery usageCETALOX® gives rich, elegant effects to all areas of perfumery from sheer florals to modern orientals.
Enhanced richness, warmth and depth can be achieved at lower dosages while, at higher levels, it provides exceptional substantivity and performance.
Chemical synthesis corresponds to the construction of complex chemical compounds from simpler ones.
Our R&D follows the principles of Green chemistry whenever possible.
From AMBROX® to CETALOX®, a Firmenich family of ingredients with history and legacy.
1930 Firmenich discovers chemical structure of AMBROX® in natural ambregris.
1939 Nobel prize.
2016 First commercial scale-up of AMBROX® SUPER via white biotech.
Stability & Performance
Recommended applications
Stability
Concentration AVG - MAX
Substantivity & Remarks
Fine Fragrance
0.0000789884 / 0.00789884 / 0.0306303
Heart and base note
Shampoo
0.0000169261 / 0.00169261 / 0.00569457
wet: 4 / dry: 4 /
Shower Gel
0.0000234703 / 0.00234703 / 0.0115511
bloom: 3 /
Soap
0.0000118908 / 0.00118908 / 0.00442552
foam: 4 / dry hand: 4 /
Detergent
0.000018974 / 0.0018974 / 0.00606746
wet: 2 / dry: 4 /
Softener
0.0000263173 / 0.00263173 / 0.016717
wet: 4 / dry: 4 /
APC
0.00000858088 / 0.000858088 / 0.00324614
Candle
0.0000159264 / 0.00159264 / 0.00537911
cold wax: 3 / burning: 3 /