Iso E Super is a synthetic aromatic compound renowned as one of the most versatile odor molecules in modern perfumery. Widely used across fragrances, it acts as a booster, enhancing longevity, clarifying scent notes, and creating a hyperreal olfactory experience. It delivers smooth, woody, and amber-like notes reminiscent of sandalwood and cedarwood, providing a “velvet-like” sensation. Iso E Super imparts depth and subtle strength to compositions, aligning with olfactory categories such as musk, amber, and animalic.
 
Properties: This molecule is synthetically derived, partly from pinene, a by-product of the wood industry. Its exceptional versatility, particularly its ability to smooth and soften fragrances for a velvety finish, makes it a staple in perfumery. Beyond perfumes, Iso E Super is commonly included in products like soaps, detergents, and fabric softeners due to its adhesive and substantive nature, which enhances its performance in functional applications.
 
Alternate Names: Iso E Super is also known as Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, OTNE, Iso Gamma Super, Anthamber, Amber Fleur, Boisvelone, Iso Ambois, Amberlan, Iso Velvetone, Orbitone, Amberonne, and Patchouli Ethanone.
 
Applications: Iso E Super is widely incorporated into various products, including surface cleaners, laundry detergents, air fresheners, candles, cosmetics, and perfumes, due to its effectiveness as a scent booster.
Odor Profile: Woody, floral, ambergris.
Odor Characteristics: Velvety woody amber note with slightly vetiver-like, earthy undertones.
Usage Level: Up to 10%.
Chemical Name: 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthalenyl)-ethan-1-one (and isomers).
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid.
Flashpoint: 134°C.
Flavor Profile: Not suitable for flavor applications.