Florosol A alt. Florol Aroma Chemical
CAS# 63500-71-0
Floral, Fresh, Muguet, Herbal, Mint
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Florosol A is a modern synthetic fragrance molecule that presents as a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid. It is renowned for its fresh, soft, and natural floral odor, which strongly evokes the transparent purity of lily of the valley (muguet). Beyond its primary scent, Florosol A carries a complex profile featuring nuances of rose, cyclamen, and lilac, accented by a crisp, green, aldehydic, and ozonic edge. This luminous and transparent quality allows it to bring a radiant, natural, and airy freshness to almost any fragrance composition.
In the art of fragrance creation, Florosol A acts as an incredibly versatile heart note. Perfumers highly value it for its capacity to provide volume, diffusion, and "lift" to heavier materials without altering the fundamental character of the scent. This molecule blends seamlessly with ingredients like Hedione, white musks, aldehydes, and citrus notes to craft modern and airy accords. Most importantly, Florosol A represents a major regulatory breakthrough; it serves as a safe and optimal substitute for traditional lily of the valley aromachemicals that are now strictly banned or restricted due to sensitization risks, such as Lilial, Lyral, and Hydroxycitronellal.
A standout advantage of Florosol A is its exceptional chemical stability. Unlike traditional floral aldehydes that easily degrade, Florosol A can survive incredibly harsh formulation environments. It maintains its scent perfectly in alkaline media (such as powder detergents), acidic environments (like fabric softeners), and even in chlorinated bases (bleach). Thanks to its excellent solubility in alcohol and oils, it is widely utilized across various consumer categories, including fine fragrances, body lotions, shampoos, and candles. Furthermore, it boasts an exceptional 5/5 rating for its "bloom" effect in water, making it a highly desirable ingredient for soaps and shower gels.
Florosol A has been extensively evaluated by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) and the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), and it is considered safe for use in consumer products when adhering to established concentration limits. However, in its pure, undiluted form, the substance causes serious eye irritation (Category 2A/H319) and mild skin irritation, meaning industrial handlers must wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Regarding preservation, because the molecule is susceptible to oxidation over time which can create unwanted off-notes, Florosol A must be stored in tightly sealed, airtight containers in a cool, dark place. Many commercial grades of this ingredient also achieve Halal and Kosher certifications, making it suitable for global consumer markets.
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Technical standards
Technical standards
| Physical appearance | Transparent liquid | Conform |
| Color | Colorless | Conform |
| Specific Gravity @20˚C | 0.945 → 0.954 | 0.95 |
| Refractive Index @20˚C | 1.453 → 1.46 | 1.458 |
| Cis isomer | 75% → 81% | 77.27% |
| Trans isomer | 19% → 25% | 22.29% |
| Purity | ≥ 98.0% | 99.56% |
Solubility @25˚C
Solubility @25˚C
| Solvent | Solubility (g/L) |
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| ethanol | 689.5 |
| methanol | 862.73 |
| isopropanol | 627.39 |
| water | 9.09 |
| ethyl acetate | 233.62 |
| n-propanol | 503.66 |
| acetone | 310.17 |
| n-butanol | 475.06 |
| acetonitrile | 290.93 |
| DMF | 318.03 |
| toluene | 130.84 |
| isobutanol | 406.33 |
| 1,4-dioxane | 694.13 |
| methyl acetate | 235.56 |
| THF | 925.42 |
| 2-butanone | 228.0 |
| n-pentanol | 263.2 |
| sec-butanol | 425.91 |
| n-hexane | 72.76 |
| ethylene glycol | 214.81 |
| NMP | 333.03 |
| cyclohexane | 157.97 |
| DMSO | 357.03 |
| n-butyl acetate | 250.61 |
| n-octanol | 275.21 |
| chloroform | 925.09 |
| n-propyl acetate | 146.04 |
| acetic acid | 531.67 |
| dichloromethane | 496.67 |
| cyclohexanone | 427.46 |
| propylene glycol | 413.27 |
| isopropyl acetate | 162.28 |
| DMAc | 275.52 |
| 2-ethoxyethanol | 271.47 |
| isopentanol | 347.1 |
| n-heptane | 99.68 |
| ethyl formate | 203.72 |
| 1,2-dichloroethane | 216.99 |
| n-hexanol | 551.61 |
| 2-methoxyethanol | 566.41 |
| isobutyl acetate | 132.29 |
| tetrachloromethane | 149.8 |
| n-pentyl acetate | 157.91 |
| transcutol | 933.8 |
| n-heptanol | 230.76 |
| ethylbenzene | 75.36 |
| MIBK | 146.1 |
| 2-propoxyethanol | 569.06 |
| tert-butanol | 627.66 |
| MTBE | 299.84 |
| 2-butoxyethanol | 301.69 |
| propionic acid | 382.37 |
| o-xylene | 106.2 |
| formic acid | 211.27 |
| diethyl ether | 251.34 |
| m-xylene | 110.03 |
| p-xylene | 118.58 |
| chlorobenzene | 174.26 |
| dimethyl carbonate | 79.53 |
| n-octane | 32.51 |
| formamide | 164.15 |
| cyclopentanone | 396.41 |
| 2-pentanone | 188.85 |
| anisole | 151.61 |
| cyclopentyl methyl ether | 320.61 |
| gamma-butyrolactone | 445.38 |
| 1-methoxy-2-propanol | 477.36 |
| pyridine | 308.29 |
| 3-pentanone | 141.58 |
| furfural | 406.6 |
| n-dodecane | 30.04 |
| diethylene glycol | 444.73 |
| diisopropyl ether | 100.32 |
| tert-amyl alcohol | 398.67 |
| acetylacetone | 203.72 |
| n-hexadecane | 32.45 |
| acetophenone | 137.26 |
| methyl propionate | 174.05 |
| isopentyl acetate | 233.03 |
| trichloroethylene | 440.88 |
| n-nonanol | 224.7 |
| cyclohexanol | 471.41 |
| benzyl alcohol | 161.55 |
| 2-ethylhexanol | 275.77 |
| isooctanol | 169.08 |
| dipropyl ether | 236.32 |
| 1,2-dichlorobenzene | 164.95 |
| ethyl lactate | 125.64 |
| propylene carbonate | 304.46 |
| n-methylformamide | 214.13 |
| 2-pentanol | 287.49 |
| n-pentane | 86.24 |
| 1-propoxy-2-propanol | 413.17 |
| 1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate | 258.96 |
| 2-(2-methoxypropoxy) propanol | 290.83 |
| mesitylene | 82.11 |
| ε-caprolactone | 374.1 |
| p-cymene | 98.82 |
| epichlorohydrin | 387.68 |
| 1,1,1-trichloroethane | 296.36 |
| 2-aminoethanol | 399.7 |
| morpholine-4-carbaldehyde | 446.59 |
| sulfolane | 443.17 |
| 2,2,4-trimethylpentane | 44.59 |
| 2-methyltetrahydrofuran | 511.76 |
| n-hexyl acetate | 288.83 |
| isooctane | 36.62 |
| 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol | 425.46 |
| sec-butyl acetate | 109.0 |
| tert-butyl acetate | 186.58 |
| decalin | 51.68 |
| glycerin | 445.76 |
| diglyme | 562.63 |
| acrylic acid | 286.5 |
| isopropyl myristate | 124.73 |
| n-butyric acid | 489.6 |
| acetyl acetate | 178.96 |
| di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 139.71 |
| ethyl propionate | 122.81 |
| nitromethane | 407.09 |
| 1,2-diethoxyethane | 241.21 |
| benzonitrile | 219.3 |
| trioctyl phosphate | 111.2 |
| 1-bromopropane | 194.52 |
| gamma-valerolactone | 536.9 |
| n-decanol | 167.59 |
| triethyl phosphate | 100.76 |
| 4-methyl-2-pentanol | 177.8 |
| propionitrile | 261.5 |
| vinylene carbonate | 289.91 |
| 1,1,2-trichlorotrifluoroethane | 411.24 |
| DMS | 172.81 |
| cumene | 69.61 |
| 2-octanol | 163.64 |
| 2-hexanone | 150.89 |
| octyl acetate | 161.83 |
| limonene | 155.86 |
| 1,2-dimethoxyethane | 388.84 |
| ethyl orthosilicate | 104.88 |
| tributyl phosphate | 126.7 |
| diacetone alcohol | 249.99 |
| N,N-dimethylaniline | 109.21 |
| acrylonitrile | 239.0 |
| aniline | 206.32 |
| 1,3-propanediol | 463.52 |
| bromobenzene | 171.62 |
| dibromomethane | 367.51 |
| 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane | 408.66 |
| 2-methyl-cyclohexyl acetate | 185.7 |
| tetrabutyl urea | 148.87 |
| diisobutyl methanol | 145.68 |
| 2-phenylethanol | 224.91 |
| styrene | 85.1 |
| dioctyl adipate | 175.97 |
| dimethyl sulfate | 112.54 |
| ethyl butyrate | 161.88 |
| methyl lactate | 164.85 |
| butyl lactate | 186.98 |
| diethyl carbonate | 122.75 |
| propanediol butyl ether | 380.63 |
| triethyl orthoformate | 149.82 |
| p-tert-butyltoluene | 106.14 |
| methyl 4-tert-butylbenzoate | 199.23 |
| morpholine | 719.41 |
| tert-butylamine | 429.22 |
| n-dodecanol | 130.51 |
| dimethoxymethane | 246.36 |
| ethylene carbonate | 258.84 |
| cyrene | 217.28 |
| 2-ethoxyethyl acetate | 192.61 |
| 2-ethylhexyl acetate | 188.22 |
| 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene | 200.04 |
| 4-methylpyridine | 274.65 |
| dibutyl ether | 188.43 |
| 2,6-dimethyl-4-heptanol | 145.68 |
| DEF | 194.42 |
| dimethyl isosorbide | 388.9 |
| tetrachloroethylene | 279.54 |
| eugenol | 182.77 |
| triacetin | 266.24 |
| span 80 | 352.86 |
| 1,4-butanediol | 183.33 |
| 1,1-dichloroethane | 296.81 |
| 2-methyl-1-pentanol | 206.75 |
| methyl formate | 163.0 |
| 2-methyl-1-butanol | 322.08 |
| n-decane | 50.48 |
| butyronitrile | 309.69 |
| 3,7-dimethyl-1-octanol | 221.09 |
| 1-chlorooctane | 130.62 |
| 1-chlorotetradecane | 59.91 |
| n-nonane | 51.13 |
| undecane | 37.11 |
| tert-butylcyclohexane | 51.62 |
| cyclooctane | 53.55 |
| cyclopentanol | 466.84 |
| tetrahydropyran | 624.26 |
| tert-amyl methyl ether | 200.9 |
| 2,5,8-trioxanonane | 436.38 |
| 1-hexene | 153.57 |
| 2-isopropoxyethanol | 206.29 |
| 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol | 163.31 |
| methyl butyrate | 153.05 |
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CAS NUMBER
63500-71-0
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FAMILIES
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BRAND
Lanxess
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EVAPORATION RATE
Slow
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Odor impact
Medium est.
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FLASH POINT
87.64 ˚C est.
Olfactory Pyramid
Notes
| Floral |
| Fresh |
| Muguet |
| Herbal |
| Mint |
| Maximum acceptable concentrations in the finished product (%) | |||
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Category 1
Products applied to the lips
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No restriction |
Category 7A
Rinse-off products applied to the hair with some hand contact
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No restriction |
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Category 2
Products applied to the axillae
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No restriction |
Category 7B
Leave-on products applied to the hair with some hand contact
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No restriction |
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Category 3
Products applied to the face/body using fingertips
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No restriction |
Category 8
Products with significant anogenital exposure
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No restriction |
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Category 4
Products related to fine fragrance
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No restriction |
Category 9
Products with body and hand exposure, primarily rinse off
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No restriction |
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Category 5A
Body lotion products applied to the body using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
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No restriction |
Category 10A
Household care products with mostly hand contact
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No restriction |
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Category 5B
Face moisturizer products applied to the face using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
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No restriction |
Category 10B
Household care products with mostly hand contact, including aerosol/spray products (with potential leave-on skin contact)
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No restriction |
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Category 5C
Hand cream products applied to the hands using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
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No restriction |
Category 11A
Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate without UV exposure
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No restriction |
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Category 5D
Baby Creams, baby Oils and baby talc
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No restriction |
Category 11B
Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate with potential UV exposure
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No restriction |
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Category 6
Products with oral and lip exposure
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No restriction |
Category 12
Products not intended for direct skin contact, minimal or insignificant transfer to skin
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No restriction |
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Certificates of Quality
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Certificate of Analysis (COA)
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IFRA Certificate of Conformity
Sets safety standards and guidelines for the product in manufacturing.Download -
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
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