Description

Ambrette Seed Oil is a prized natural essential oil extracted from the seeds of the *Abelmoschus moschatus* plant, valued for its complex, musky-amber aroma with sweet, wine-like undertones. This oil matters to formulators seeking a sophisticated, long-lasting natural fragrance base that is a key component in high-end perfumery. It is needed by manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and personal care industries for creating distinctive and luxurious product profiles.

Application

• Fine Fragrance & Perfumery: Serves as a precious base and middle note in luxury perfumes, colognes, and attars, imparting a warm, musky, and amber-like character.
• Flavoring Agent: Used in minute quantities to add unique, fruity-musky nuances to specialty alcoholic beverages, confectionery, and gourmet food products.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into premium soaps, lotions, creams, and hair care products for its aromatic properties and potential skin-feel benefits.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Employed in therapeutic blends for its reputed calming and aphrodisiac effects, often in diffusers and massage oils.
• Natural & Organic Product Formulation: A critical ingredient for brands marketing authentic, plant-derived, and sustainable fragrance compositions.
• Tobacco & Snuff Flavouring: Historically and currently used to add a rich, sweet aroma to specialty tobacco products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ambrette Seed Oil
CAS No.	8015-62-1
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture; Main component: (Z)-7-Hexadecen-1-ol acetate (Ambrettolide)
Molecular Weight	N/A (Natural mixture)
Synonyms	Abelmoschus moschatus seed oil; Musk mallow seed oil; Ambrette absolute; Ambrettolide (key constituent); Hibiscus abelmoschus seed oil; Musk seed oil; Botanical musk oil; Natural ambrette oil
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ambrette Seed Oil is sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure organoleptic consistency and chemical integrity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, including GC-MS analysis to verify authenticity and profile key constituents like ambrettolide. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific gravity, refractive index, optical rotation, and chromatographic profile are available upon request to support your compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, heat, or light will degrade quality. For long-term storage, consider filling the headspace with an inert gas such as nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Odor	Characteristic, strong musky-amber, sweet
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.898 - 0.920
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.468 - 1.485
Optical Rotation (20°C)	Contact for details
Acid Value (max)	3.0
Ester Value	Contact for details
Identification (GC/MS)	Complies, profile matches Abelmoschus moschatus
Solubility	Miscible with ethanol, fixed oils; insoluble in water

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