Ambergris Ketone

✦ Synthetic polycyclic ketone — warm woody-amber scent like natural ambergris
✦ White to off-white crystalline solid — melts at 85°C
✦ Exceptional longevity & diffusion — base note with outstanding tenacity
✦ Works as ambergris substitute, base anchor, and amber accord builder
✦ Warmer and more woody than Ambroxan — deeper animalic character
✦ Ideal for fine fragrance, fabric care, attar, and home fragrance
✦ Vegan & cruelty-free — 100% synthetic, no whale-derived ingredients

Ambergris Ketone is a synthetic polycyclic ketone widely used in modern perfumery as a responsible alternative to natural ambergris. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid and delivers a smooth, warm, woody-amber aroma that closely mirrors the character of genuine aged ambergris — without any animal sourcing.

What sets Ambergris Ketone apart from similar ambergris substitutes like Ambroxan is its warmer, more woody character with a subtle animalic depth. Where Ambroxan is clean and radiant, Ambergris Ketone is richer and deeper — making it particularly valued in oriental, oud-based, and luxury amber accords. It offers strong diffusion and exceptional staying
power across a wide range of applications.

Rabibazaar supplies cosmetic-grade Ambergris Ketone suitable for fine fragrance, attar blending, fabric care formulations, and DIY perfumery.

SCENT DESCRIPTION:
Warm, smooth, and deeply woody — like sun-warmed driftwood on a quiet coastline with a soft balsamic depth beneath. It carries a subtle animalic warmth that makes it feel rich, aged, and natural despite being fully synthetic. On dry down it becomes a clean mineral muskiness that clings to skin and fabric with extraordinary persistence.

NOTE POSITION: Base / Mid-Base
FRAGRANCE FAMILY: Oriental / Woody Amber / Aquatic-Ambergris
FACETS: Warm · Marine · Balsamic · Woody · Animalic
TENACITY: Very High — 24 to 48 hours on skin, 72+ hours on fabric
SILLAGE: High — confident diffusive trail that gradually softens
into a whisper-close skin scent

Chemical Name : Synthetic polycyclic ambergris ketone (C16H26O)
CAS Number : 54464-57-2
Synonyms : Ambroxide Precursor, Ambroxan Ketone,
Ambergris Substitute, Ambroxide Ketone
Molecular Weight : 236.40 g/mol
Purity : > 98% fragrance / cosmetic grade
Appearance : White to off-white crystalline solid
Melting Point : 85°C
Boiling Point : 290°C
Odor Threshold : Very low — sub-ppb range
Solubility : Soluble in ethanol and IPM — insoluble in water
Flash Point : 110°C
Type : Synthetic Aroma Chemical

FINE FRAGRANCE ★★★★★
Adds deep warm woody-amber base that enriches floral, musky, and woody compositions. Acts as a modern ambergris substitute in luxury fragrance bases. Works beautifully alongside Iso E Super and Hedione.

ATTAR & ORIENTAL BLENDING ★★★★★
Exceptional in oud-based and oriental attars. Adds genuine ambergris depth and warmth without natural sourcing. A key building block for Pakistani and Arabic luxury perfumery style.

FABRIC CARE & HOME FRAGRANCE ★★★★☆
Performs well in premium detergents, fabric softeners, candles, and reed diffusers. Smooth amber impression survives washing and clings to fabric with strong tenacity.

COSMETICS ★★★☆☆
Suitable for leave-on products like body lotions and creams within recommended limits. Adds warm skin-feel and lasting amber trail.

FUNCTIONAL FRAGRANCE ★★★★☆
Works well in body washes, hair care, and personal care products. High tenacity means the scent trail survives rinse-off conditions.

SUGGESTED USAGE RATES:
Eau de Parfum (EDP) : 2% – 8%
Eau de Toilette (EDT) : 1% – 5%
Body Lotion / Cream : 0.5% – 2%
Shampoo / Body Wash : 0.3% – 1%
Candle : 2% – 5%
Reed Diffuser : 3% – 10%
Soap (cold process) : 1% – 2%
Fabric Softener : 0.5% – 2%

IFRA LIMITS:
Verify current IFRA 51st Amendment limits with your supplier CoA before use in leave-on and rinse-off applications.

⚠️ Solid crystalline form — dissolve in warm alcohol or IPM before adding to fragrance blends.
⚠️ Always start at the lowest recommended rate and evaluate after 24 hours.

Ambergris Ketone works in 3 distinct ways:

1. AMBERGRIS ACCORD BUILDER
Use 3–8% as the central amber base in oriental and luxury compositions. It replaces natural ambergris with an authentic warm woody-amber character that no other single molecule matches.

2. BASE ANCHOR & FIXATIVE
Add 2–4% to any fragrance to dramatically improve tenacity and fix lighter top and heart notes onto skin and fabric.

3. DEPTH LAYER IN OUD BLENDS
Add 3–5% alongside oud oil to create a richer, more aged and complex base accord — particularly effective in Arabic and Pakistani attar-style compositions.

BEST PAIRINGS:
Iso E Super → Woody-amber powerhouse — classic base combo
Oud Oil → Adds aged ambergris depth to heavy oud
Ambroxan → Layered multi-dimensional ambergris accord
Cashmeran → Soft comforting musky-amber home fragrance
Rose Absolute → Lifts floral into warm oriental territory
Labdanum Resinoid → Deepens amber into rich balsamic accord
Sandalwood → Creamy woody base with amber warmth

AVOID: Using at very high concentrations alongside strong phenolic materials — can create an overly heavy animalic effect.

Ambergris Ketone is what you reach for when Ambroxan alone feels too clean and radiant. It has an earthiness and animalic warmth that adds genuine aged complexity — the kind of depth that makes a fragrance feel expensive and natural even though it is entirely
synthetic. In oud blends it is transformative.

ADVANCED TIP: Build a master amber base by combining Ambergris Ketone (40%) + Ambroxan (40%) + Iso E Super (20%) dissolved in IPM. Add this base at 5–10% to any fragrance composition for an instant luxury oriental foundation. This combination covers all
three dimensions of natural ambergris — warmth, radiance, and woody depth simultaneously."

PHYSICAL STATE : White crystalline solid — melts at 85°C
SKIN SAFETY : Safe at recommended levels — avoid undiluted contact
EYE CONTACT : Irritant — flush immediately with water
INGESTION : Not for consumption — keep away from children
VENTILATION : Use well-ventilated space when heating or handling
STORAGE : Cool dry place (15–25°C) in airtight container
SHELF LIFE : 24–36 months from manufacturing date
CONTAINER : Airtight glass or HDPE — protect from moisture
FLAMMABILITY : Flash point 110°C — relatively safe

Q: Why is Ambergris Ketone a solid when most aroma chemicals are liquid?
A: Ambergris Ketone exists as crystalline solid at room temperature with a melting point of 85°C. Always dissolve in warm alcohol or IPM before adding to fragrance blends for even distribution.

Q: How is Ambergris Ketone different from Ambroxan?
A: Ambroxan is clean, radiant, and skin-like. Ambergris Ketone is warmer, woodier, and more animalic — closer to real aged ambergris in character. Many perfumers use both together for a complete multi-dimensional ambergris accord.

Q: Can I use it to replace natural ambergris?
A: Yes — it is specifically developed as a vegan synthetic alternative to natural ambergris. It delivers the same warm woody-amber character without any whale-derived ingredients.

Q: Is it halal?
A: Yes. Ambergris Ketone is 100% synthetic — no animal-derived ingredients are used in its production. Suitable for halal fragrance formulations.

Q: How does it compare to Iso E Super?
A: Iso E Super is dry, cedar-like, and abstract with an anosmia effect. Ambergris Ketone is warmer, rounder, and more amber-like with no anosmia effect. Both are excellent base materials but serve different olfactory purposes.

Professional formulation workflow

Ambergris Ketone should be evaluated in a controlled small batch before production. Confirm the supplied grade, active concentration and recommended application range from the current supplier documentation. Weigh accurately instead of measuring by drops, record every adjustment, and compare the modified trial against an unchanged control.

Compatibility and quality checks

Test the ingredient in the actual alcohol, oil, surfactant, emulsion or wax base intended for sale. Observe clarity, separation, color, odor and performance immediately after mixing and again after a suitable resting period. A material that looks stable in a concentrate can behave differently in the finished formulation.

Scale-up and safety

Convert percentages into exact batch weights and verify the final consumer-product concentration before scaling. Follow the latest applicable IFRA, cosmetic, chemical and supplier safety documentation for the intended category. Use appropriate protective equipment, ventilation and clearly labeled containers, and retain a sample from every approved batch for quality comparison.