Edenolide aka. Applelide Aroma Chemical
CAS# 478695-70-4

Edenolide is a breakthrough linear musk molecule researched and developed exclusively by IFF. Unlike more traditional raw materials, Edenolide originated from intensive laboratory experimentation in Jacksonville. Building on early research into its precursor, Applelide, specialists optimized the chemical structure to create Edenolide with superior performance. Appearing as a clear liquid ranging from colorless to pale yellow, this material offers an exceptionally soft, powdery white musk character intertwined with the juicy fruity nuance of apple. This proprietary structure makes Edenolide an ideal solution for manufacturers seeking to convey a clean, modern, and warm impression. Having a material with a clear origin and performance backed by IFF can undoubtedly create a strong competitive advantage for any fragrance project.

Description

From an olfactory standpoint, Edenolide has a rare characteristic: the ability to exert an effect from the top note all the way through to the base note. Its scent is a fusion of smooth, creamy powderiness and bright fruity freshness. In a formula, Edenolide functions as a long-lasting fixative with odor persistence exceeding 48 hours, while also serving as an effective blending material that helps link floral notes together. One of its most attractive features is its excellent compatibility with Iso E Super, Timbersilk, Bergamot, and Herbalime. Through these combinations, you can build a radiant foundation that helps fresh notes last longer without becoming buried. With its pleasant odor intensity, perfumers can use it either neat or diluted in safe solvents such as DPG or IPM at 10% to 50% to ensure greater accuracy during measurement.

Applications

The application range of Edenolide is impressively broad, fully meeting the technical requirements of fine fragrance, scented candles, rinse-off products, and leave-on cosmetics. Notably, this ingredient is not subject to strict IFRA limitations, allowing safe use levels of up to 30% and giving perfumers wide creative freedom. From a historical perspective, although Edenolide is a 21st-century achievement and does not appear directly in Steffen Arctander’s writings, it fully aligns with his vision of an ideal material: one that delivers a soft powdery effect, cleanliness, and lasting power. Choosing Edenolide is not only an investment in a safe and easy-to-store material, but also a technically effective solution for shaping appeal and increasing the commercial value of any product.