Bedoukian Research Inc flagship molecules review (video)
Who is bedoukian research inc?
Bedoukian Research was founded in 1972 by Dr. Paul Bedoukian. Prior to establishing his own business, Dr. Bedoukian had worked in the Flavor and Fragrance Industry for 25 years as Technical Director, Perfumer, and Consultant. He has written 50 Annual Reviews of the Industry for Perfumer and Flavorist magazine (1945-1994). His F&F book, Perfumery and Flavoring Synthetics, first published in 1951 (with the third edition published in 1985), became a standard reference around the world.
Paul Bedoukian founded the company to fill a niche as a supplier of innovative, high-quality specialty aroma and flavor ingredients. Today, Bedoukian Research offers more than 450 Aroma Chemicals, while also providing custom manufacturing services to the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries.
Paul Bedoukian’s son, Dr. Robert Bedoukian, joined the company in 1975. Under his leadership, Bedoukian Research has enhanced its reputation in the Flavor and Fragrance Industry for superior quality products, excellent customer service, and availability of technical expertise.
Here is a list of the newest product they kindly sent us to review.
Nuezate // Ethyl 3-Methyl-2-oxo-Pentanoate
BRI Specifications (pdf)“Fresh, characteristic black walnut combined with sophisticated woody undertones and a subtle fruity odor in the mix. Excellent for emphasizing nutty notes and reinforcing spice notes. Blends nicely with woody notes i.e. patchouli and fougere, chypre and oriental types adding complexity, depth and a touch of elegance to any fragrance.”
Cis-6 Nonenal // Cis-6-Nonen-1-al
BRI Specifications (pdf)“A powerful fresh cucumber, fruity, melon odor. Imparts a natural juicy effect to melon and fruity types, especially red and tropical fruits. Works well in all applications, leading up to and including fine fragrance.“
Orrisol // E,Z-3,6-Nonadienol
BRI Specifications (pdf)“A green, floral odor with notes of orris and hints of melon and cucumber. Blends well with all fruity, floral, and herbal types.“
Tangelal // Cis-4-Dodecenal
BRI specifications (pdf)“A powerful and long-lasting fresh, aldehydic citrus aroma with a mandarin, orange peel impression blending well with citrus compositions, imparting a sweeter mandarin top note to all fragrance types.”
Hydrofleur // 6-Hydroxy-2,6-Dimethylheptanal
BRI specifications (pdf)“A powerful, crisp, watery, and ozonic effect with bedewed white floral notes reminiscent of muguet and tuberose, combined with fruity shades of raspberry and melon. Works extremely well in floral and fruity types to which it adds freshness, radiance, and complexity.”
Terrasol FCC // 2-Ethyl Fenchol
BRI specifications (pdf)“A powerful earthy, ambergris odor with patchouli and oakmoss top notes. A great choice for heavy oud and oriental types. Can add richness and lift to floral and green notes, particularly in fine fragrance, but is suitable for applications involving aggressive bases where stability is needed.”
Limediene // Methyl Cyclohexadiene
BRI specifications (pdf)“An extremely powerful lemon-lime top note with a unique combination of tropical and watery notes drying down to an exquisite white truffle. Works particularly well for adding freshness and lift to citrus, floral and cool water types.“
Apritone // Geranyl Cyclopentanone
BRI specifications (pdf)“Tenacious, ripe fleshy apricot with peach and jasmine undertones. Sugary, sweet, and reminiscent of cooked fruit. Extremely long lasting with a rare fruity and natural character. Makes a significant contribution to peach and jasmine based fragrances.”
Cardamom Aldehyde FCC // Cis-4-Decenal
BRI specifications (pdf)“A unique spicy, aldehydic, citrus note reminiscent of the exhilarating odor of freshly crushed cardamom pods with shades of chamomile and mandarin. Powerful and extremely diffusive, working well to compliment and boost citrus, spice, and herbal types. A great top note for all types. “
Vionil (neat) // 2,6-Nonadienenitrile
BRI specifications (pdf)“An extremely powerful green floral character with distinct notes of orris and violet leaf supported by shades of fresh cucumber and a hint of walnut. Used in challenging applications where aldehydes are not applicable and a long lasting, substantive violet-green floralcy is desired.”