Woody 3(1)

Iso E Super

Iso E Super is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft woody, amber-like quality and velvety sillage. While its scent is understated, it significantly enhances the spatiality, complexity, and longevity of a fragrance, making it an indispensable structural ingredient in modern perfumes and cosmetic fragrances.

Type

Woody

The fragrance is soft, clean, and slightly warm amber-like, accompanied by a subtle powdery and leathery dryness. Overall, it is understated yet highly enveloping and diffused.

Acquisition Methods

Chemical synthesis

Iso E Super is obtained entirely through chemical synthesis and is a highly engineered aroma molecule designed to provide stable and controllable diffusion and longevity.

Basic Information

English Name Iso E Super
Common Industry Name Iso E Super (Trade Name)
Chemical Category Polycyclic Synthetic Fragrance (Wood Amber Type)
Molecular Formula C₁₆H₂₆O
Molecular Weight 234.38 g/mol
CAS Number 54464-57-2
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid

 

Technical Data

Boiling point Approx. 270–273 °C
Melting point < −20 °C
Flash point Approx. 135 °C
Density (20 °C) Approx. 0.95 g/cm³
Solubility Easily soluble in ethanol, highly compatible with most essential oil systems
Stability Excellent thermal and light stability, suitable for long-term storage and industrial applications.

Chemical Structure

C₁₆H₂₆O
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Fragrance Characteristics

Fragrance Characteristics Soft woody, amber-like, clean, slightly powdery, and leathery dryness
Fragrance Family Middle to Base
Common Pairings Bergamot, Hedione, Ambroxan, Cedarwood accords, Musk accords
Applications Perfumes (modern woody, minimalist fragrances), daily chemical fragrances (baby care, fabric care, cleaning products), high-end home fragrances

Safety and Compliance

IFRA Guidelines Iso E Super is an ingredient permitted by IFRA, with relatively lenient restrictions.
Stability Very stable, suitable for B2B projects with high product consistency requirements.
Allergy Risk Low allergy risk; usually not on the EU’s list of high-risk sensitizing fragrances requiring mandatory labeling (subject to the latest regulations).

Application Highlights

  • Significantly enhances diffusion and spatial depth.
  • Makes the formula “smell more expensive,” but without being overtly so.
  • Can be used as an aroma amplifier and structural stabilizer.
  • Almost an “infrastructure-level” ingredient in modern perfumery.

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