compound name Naphtho[2,1-b]furan, dodecahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-
FEMA# 3471
Readily Biodegradable
50 - 70% Green score
Olfactive family
Ambery
Product type
MoleculesTechnology
Synthetic MoleculeAppearence
Crystalline SolidMolecule
Technical Descriptors Ambery, Woody 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 ambers.
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.
1993 - Firmenich launches CETALOX®
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 /
Flashpoint
100 °C
Vapor pressure
0.00219 Pa at 20C
Molecular weight
236
Tenacity
12
Certifications
Kosher Certified
Halal Certified
Regulatory status
Asia Pacific
Non Natural
China
Non Natural
Europe
Non Natural
Latin America
Non Natural
North America
Non Natural
Others
GMO Free