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Fragrance Ingredient
Butyl methacrylate
(97-88-1)-
Chemical Grade / 99%
$1/KG FOB
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Industrial Grade / 98%
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Industrial Grade / 99%
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industrial Grade / 98%
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Industrial Grade / 99%
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Pharmaceutical Grade / 99%
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USP / EP / BP / JP Grade / 99.9%
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Bisabolol
(515-69-5)-
Cosmetics Grade / 99%
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Cosmetics Grade / 98%
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Cosmetics Grade / 99%
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Cosmetics Grade / 99%
$105-113/KG FOB
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Bergamot oil
(8007-75-8)-
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$35-40/KG FOB
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pharmaceutical grade / 99.9%
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Top Product / 0%
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Benzoguanamine
(91-76-9)-
Pharmaceutical Grade / 99%
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Industrial Grade / 98%
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Industrial Grade / 99%
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Benzenepropanol
(122-97-4)(2) Mainly used in the preparation of essence and medicine.
An intermediate of proformiphen (a central skeletal muscle relaxant)
Temporarily allowed as food flavouring agent in GB 2760-1996.
It has a sweet scent of flowers and sweetmeat and a pleasant flavor of fresh fruit after dilut
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- / 99%
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Reagent Grade / 99%
$7-8/KG FOB
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- / 99.00%
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Industrial Grade / 99%
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pharmaceutical grade / 99%
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pharmaceutical grade / 99%
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Industrial Grade / 99%
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Industrial Grade / 99%
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Butyl lactate
(138-22-7)-
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Food Grade / 99%
$12-13/KG FOB
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Bis(2-hydroxypropyl) ether
(110-98-5)-
Cosmetics Grade / 30%
$2.8/KG EXW
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Cosmetics Grade / 99.96%
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Industrial Grade / 99%
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USP / EP / BP / JP Grade / 99.9%
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Pharmaceutical Grade / 99%
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pharmaceutical grade / 99%
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More Information
There are primarily four fragrance categories:
● Citrus: Fresh scents from citrus fruits like lemon, lime, orange, and mandarin.
● Floral: Single or combined scents of flowers like rose, jasmine, gardenia, and lavender.
● Oriental: A blend of spicy, woody, balsamic, and animalistic notes, giving warm and rich aromas.
● Woody: Warm and long-lasting scents from precious woods like sandalwood, cedarwood, and agarwood.
Fragrance Analysis:
Most perfumes follow a pyramid structure with top, middle, and base notes:
● Top notes: Initially, the scent of alcohol and perfume blend is prominent.
● Middle notes: After about ten minutes, the alcohol scent fades, leaving the core fragrance.
● Base notes: Develop about thirty minutes after application, mixing with personal skin chemistry to create a unique scent.
Frequently Asked Questions
A fragrance ingredient is a chemical compound or natural substance used to impart scent in perfumes, cosmetics, personal care products, and household cleaners. These ingredients can be derived from natural sources like essential oils or created synthetically in laboratories. Fragrance ingredients are carefully selected based on their olfactory profile, stability, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Fragrance ingredients are regulated by multiple international bodies such as the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) and regional agencies like the U.S. FDA and the European Commission. IFRA sets safety standards based on scientific assessments from the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM). Ingredients must undergo rigorous toxicological evaluation to ensure they are safe for consumer use at specified concentrations.
Natural fragrance ingredients are extracted from botanical sources such as flowers, fruits, woods, or resins using methods like steam distillation or cold pressing. Synthetic fragrance ingredients are chemically manufactured to replicate natural scents or create entirely new aromas. Synthetics often offer greater consistency, sustainability, and allergen control compared to naturals, which can vary due to climate or harvest conditions.
To choose high-quality fragrance ingredients, consider the following criteria:1. Purity and consistency of the material, verified through certificates of analysis (CoA).2. Compliance with IFRA standards and relevant regional regulations.3. Supplier reputation, including transparency about sourcing and manufacturing processes.4. Stability and compatibility with your base formulation (e.g., pH, solubility).Working with certified suppliers who provide technical support and documentation ensures reliable performance and regulatory safety.
Many fragrance ingredients are safe for sensitive skin when used within IFRA-recommended concentration limits. However, certain components—such as limonene, linalool, or cinnamal—can become sensitizers if oxidized or used excessively. To minimize risk, formulators should use pre-tested fragrance blends labeled 'hypoallergenic' or 'dermatologically tested,' avoid known allergens, and clearly label products per EU or local allergen disclosure requirements.