Dihydro Eugenol
what is DIHYDRO EUGENOL?
Synthetic Ingredient For Perfumery Overview
Interesting product when it comes to Eugenol-type spicy notes. Can substitute almost completely Eugenol not being involved in ifra limitations.
A drier, fresher, and less sweet edible odor than Eugenol.
It is very diffusive and recalls the freshness of bay leaf and pimento leaf oils.
PROFILE
š CAS NĀ° ā 2785-87-7
āļø MW ā 166.22
š Odor Type ā Spicy
š Odor Strength ā 72 hr on smelling strip
šš¼ Odor Profile ā Warm-spicy, sweet, and slightly floral-balsamic odor, reminiscent of Eugenol, but milder and sweeter than this.
āļø Use ā it seems to discolor less than eugenol when measured in weight/weight proportions but differs in odor strength. Occasionally used in perfumery as a substitute for Eugenol when Eugenol seems to produce a problem with possible discoloration (Think about eugenol restriction by Ifra)
It brings freshness and more floral perfumery effects compared to Eugenol.
It has also more top-note impact than its father Eugenol
Goes very well in masculine notes, fougere, chypre, and orientals.
š± Renewable Carbon ā 100%
š Note ā since DHE is manufactured from Eugenol and is weaker, it is not very economical in use.
100% Biodegradable, Green chemistry score 70% - 100%
Stability and Performance data from Firmenich
Sources and informations.
Fulvio Ciccolo, Scentspiracy 2022
Scentspiracy Research Team
Perfume and flavor chemicals, S. Arctander
Firmenich