8-α,12-Oxido-13,14,15,16-tetranorlabdane

Description

8-α,12-Oxido-13,14,15,16-tetranorlabdane recreates the complex amber and woody notes found in natural whale ambergris. One perfumer has called it one of the most useful chemicals in modern perfumery. This ingredient is highly effective even in tiny amounts and offers impressive longevity, remaining detectable for more than a month. Perfume creators produce this ingredient in laboratories using various methods. Increasingly, renewable raw materials are used for its production, helping preserve Earth's natural resources and providing the benefits of a natural fixative without the environmental impact.

Additional information

Historical interest: Natural ambergris produced by sperm whales was used for centuries in perfumery as a precious fixative, but its collection put whale populations at risk. 8-α,12-Oxido-13,14,15,16-tetranorlabdane was developed as a sustainable alternative that protects these marine mammals.
The potency of this ingredient is so striking that it takes just a few parts per million to influence a fragrance, imagine a single drop in an Olympic-sized swimming pool still being detectable.
While most fragrance ingredients evaporate within hours or days, 8-α,12-Oxido-13,14,15,16-tetranorlabdane can remain detectable for more than a month on a fragrance blotter, making it one of the most enduring ingredients in perfumery.

Other names

(3aR,5aS,9aS,9bR)-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethyl-2,4,5,5a,7,8,9,9b-octahydro-1H-benzo[e][1]benzofuran8-α,12-Oxido-13,14,15,16- tetranorlabdaneFixateur 404Ambroxene8-alpha-12-oxido-13,14,15,16-tetranorlabdaneLanbroxydeAmbroxid crystOxido tetra nor Labdane1,5,5,9-Tetramethyl-13-oxatricyclo(8.3.0.0(4,9))tridecane, (-)-

IFRA Standard status

The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.

Not recorded

Regulatory information

The safety of 8-α,12-Oxido-13,14,15,16-tetranorlabdane has been evaluated by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM), and a peer-reviewed safety assessment has been published. It was found to have the potential to cause skin sensitization in a small percentage of individuals. This means that in a limited number of people, repeated contact may cause a temporary reaction, including redness, rash or itching on the skin. RIFM has established a maximum acceptable concentration for this ingredient, and the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has set a safe use standard for household and personal care products. Every individual's skin is different, so consult a healthcare professional if you have any questions or concerns.