Results for tag: "Sclareolide"

Sclareolide is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene lactone found in various plants, including clary sage, and is used as a fragrance, flavor and aroma chemical. It has a sweet, woody, balsamic odor and is used in a variety of perfumes, cosmetics, and food products. It is also used as a flavor enhancer in alcoholic beverages, and as a fragrance in soaps and detergents. Sclareolide is also used in aromatherapy and as an insect repellent. Sclareolide is produced synthetically by a variety of methods, including the reaction of sclareol with an acid, the reaction of sclareol with an alcohol, and the reaction of sclareol with a ketone. It is also produced by the fermentation of clary sage oil. Sclareolide is used in a variety of industries, including the fragrance, flavor and aroma chemical industries. It is used in the production of perfumes, cosmetics, food products, alcoholic beverages, soaps and detergents, and aromatherapy products. Some companies in the Sclareolide market include Givaudan, Firmenich, Symrise, Takasago, Mane, and Robertet. Show Less Read more