AMBERWOOD F

Product Overview

From the heart of Kannauj, India — the Perfume Capital of India — Shiva Exports India presents Amberwood F, a highly substantive, powerful aromatic chemical engineered for high-performance modern perfumery. This premium synthetic molecule bridges the gap between Kannauj's centuries-old heritage of capturing complex natural aromas and the rigorous technical demands of modern fragrance chemistry. Manufactured under strict quality controls, our Amberwood F delivers unmatched stability, tenacity, and a clean, dry woody-ambery profile preferred by elite perfumers and industrial fragrance houses worldwide.

🌿 Olfactory Profile & Applications

Amberwood F is a highly versatile aroma chemical characterized by a dry, clean, and radiant woody-ambery profile. Acting primarily as a robust base note and fixative, it exhibits exceptional tenacity, lasting for weeks on a smelling strip. Its olfactory signature is dry and sophisticated, lacking the cloying sweetness of traditional ambers, making it an ideal building block for masculine, feminine, and unisex compositions. Perfumers value it for its ability to add volume, diffusion, and warmth to a wide range of fragrance families.

Its industrial and fine fragrance applications include:

• Fine Fragrances: Elevates woody, oriental, chypre, and modern fougère formulations.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Imparts long-lasting scent retention in premium creams, lotions, and body washes.
• Home Care & Surfactants: Exhibits exceptional stability in harsh, surfactant-rich environments such as liquid soaps, shampoos, detergents, and fabric softeners.
• Candles & Reed Diffusers: Provides superior hot throw and consistent evaporation kinetics.

✨ Key Features & Specifications

• Chemical Name: Amberwood F (Ethanone, 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)- or equivalent trade blend)
• Origin: Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India (Standardized by Shiva Exports India)
• Purity: >98% Pure (Perfumery Grade)
• Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
• Odor Strength: High (Substantive and diffusive)
• Specific Gravity: 0.950 to 0.970 @ 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.490 to 1.510 @ 20°C
• Shelf Life: 24 months when stored under optimal conditions (cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight)

📖 Usage & Formulation Guide

• Perfumery Accord Design: Incorporate Amberwood F at concentrations ranging from 1% to 10% in fragrance concentrates to construct powerful, dry woody-amber bases. It acts as an exceptional fixative, slowing down the volatilization of volatile top notes.
• Synergistic Blending: For a highly diffusive, warm woody base, combine Amberwood F with Iso E Super, Cedramber, or Ambroxan in a 3:2:1 ratio. This combination enhances the overall sillage and depth of the formulation.
• Surfactant & Soap Stabilization: In liquid soaps, shampoos, and cold-process soaps, utilize Amberwood F at 0.5% to 2% of the total fragrance oil load. Its chemical structure ensures that the dry, clean woody-amber scent survives harsh, highly alkaline processing environments without discoloration.
• Solubility & Dilution: Fully soluble in alcohol (95% Ethanol) and standard perfumery solvents like Dipropylene Glycol (DPG) and Isopropyl Myristate (IPM). Dilute to 10% in DPG for precise micro-dosing during the initial compounding phases.

🛡️ Quality Assurance

Every batch of Amberwood F manufactured and distributed by Shiva Exports India undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and refractive index verification, to ensure absolute batch-to-batch consistency. We adhere strictly to IFRA (International Fragrance Association) guidelines, ISO 9001 quality management standards, and global export regulations. Our materials are guaranteed free of unauthorized phthalates and heavy metal contaminants. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are available upon request for every shipment.

📦 Packaging & Bulk Availability

Shiva Exports India provides robust, export-ready packaging solutions designed to preserve the chemical integrity of Amberwood F during transit. We offer packaging in epoxy-lined aluminum bottles (100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1L, and 5L) as well as heavy-duty, industrial-grade 25kg and 180kg HDPE or steel drums for large-scale cosmetic and fragrance manufacturers. Custom contract packaging, private labeling, and OEM solutions are available for bulk B2B clients. We ensure fast, insured international shipping through our established global logistics network.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended usage level of Amberwood F in fine fragrances?
For fine fragrances, we recommend a usage level of 1% to 10% within the fragrance concentrate. It can be used in higher percentages to create heavy, modern woody-amber blockbusters, or at lower levels to fixate top-heavy citrus or floral compositions.

Is Amberwood F stable in cold-process soap making?
Yes. Amberwood F has excellent chemical stability in highly alkaline surfactant environments, making it highly suitable for cold-process and hot-process soap making without causing acceleration, separation, or discoloration of the soap base.

What is the difference between Amberwood F and other amber chemicals like Ambroxan or Cedramber?
While Ambroxan offers a warm, animalic, and mineral-like ambergris profile, and Cedramber provides a dry, cedar-like woodiness, Amberwood F delivers a highly diffusive, clean, modern, and intensely dry woody-ambery bridge that acts as an exceptional fixative for both woody and fresh accords.

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) and shelf life?
Our standard shelf life is 24 months when stored in airtight, light-resistant containers. For current commercial pricing, custom bulk packaging options, and minimum order quantities, please contact our B2B sales team directly.