Safraleine (Giv)

Safraleine (Giv), is an aromachemical made by Givaudan. It hardly occurs in nature, it is a synthetic product.

Safraleine (Giv) is a pale yellow liquid. It has a scent reminiscent of spices, especially saffron, with aspects of leather and tobacco. It is a very versatile substance, in small quantities it can give a nice twist to scents with spices, woods, musk and amber, in larger quantities it makes a big contribution to leather accords. It is usually used in small amounts, except in certain leather fragrances. As a fragrance, it is primarily a base note. Stable in soap.

Making a dilution of 10% can be useful, at that percentage it mixes with most common solvents, for example DPG. Keep cool, dry, dark and out of reach of children.

Safralein (Giv) is classified under the REACH/CLP regulation as a hazardous substance with the following characteristics:
Warning
H315 - Causes skin irritation.
H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

The Dutch name is also Safraleine (Giv)
CAS No: 54440-17-4
EC no: 459-090-9
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