Description

Civet CAS NO 68916-26-7 is a complex natural substance historically valued for its unique aromatic properties. Its primary commercial significance lies as a key ingredient in the creation of sophisticated and long-lasting fragrance accords. This material is essential for perfumers and fragrance houses seeking to develop distinctive, high-end perfumes and personal care products. It is also utilized in flavor compositions and traditional applications.

Application

• Fine Fragrance Formulation: A prized base note and fixative in luxury perfumes, colognes, and eau de parfums.
• Personal Care Products: Used in premium soaps, lotions, and deodorants to impart depth and longevity to scent profiles.
• Flavor Industry: Employed in trace amounts to create complex, animalic nuances in certain high-value food and beverage flavorings.
• Aromatherapy & Incense: Incorporated into specialized blends for its potent and characteristic aroma.
• Traditional & Artistic Uses: Applied in traditional medicine and as a component in artisan-crafted scented products.
• Research & Development: Serves as a reference standard and ingredient in R&D for novel fragrance and flavor systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Civet
CAS No.	68916-26-7
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture
Molecular Weight	N/A (Natural mixture)
Synonyms	Civet Absolute; Civetone (primary constituent); Zibethum; Zibet; African Civet Secretion; Civet Cat Secretion; 9-Cycloheptadecen-1-one; (Z)-9-Cycloheptadecenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Civet is sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure consistency and purity for industrial applications. Each batch is analyzed to confirm its characteristic organoleptic and chemical profile. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters is available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and open flame. Under these conditions, the product remains stable.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to brownish viscous paste
Odor	Characteristic, strong, animalic
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	Specification available upon request
Solubility	Soluble in alcohol and fixed oils
Relative Density	Contact for details
Acid Value	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.