Cetalox

At a glance

Cetalox is Firmenich's trademarked racemic form of ambroxide (CAS 3738-00-9), introduced in 1993, related to but distinct from Ambroxan, which is a drier, woodier single enantiomer of the same base molecule. Not restricted under current IFRA standards.

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Category

⚗️ Synthetic

Origin

Synthesized from sclareol, a compound found in clary sage

Extraction

Chemical synthesis

Chemical family

Ambroxide

CAS number

3738-00-9

Structure

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Profile

Creamy, musky, ambery scent, softer and less dry than Ambroxan

IFRA status

Not restricted

Cost tier

Medium