Karanal
MUSKS AND AMBERS / woody · amber · dry
Karanal
| Category | MUSKS AND AMBERS |
| Subcategory | woody · amber · dry |
| Origin | |
| Volatility | Base Note |
| Botanical | N/A — synthetic molecule |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Odor Strength | High |
| Producing Countries | Germany |
| Pyramid | Base |
Powerful, ambery-woody with velvet texture. Karanal (CAS 17909-77-2) provides dry, restrained amber-wood character with notable radiance and diffusion.
Scent
Evolution over time
Immediately
Immediately
Radiant dry amber-wood warmth
After a few hours
After a few hours
Velvety, smooth, enveloping
After a few days
After a few days
Persistent warm-dry-wood base, excellent sillage
The Full Story
Did You Know?
Did you know?
Karanal demonstrates that molecular weight alone does not determine diffusion. Despite being relatively heavy, it projects with remarkable radiance, defying the general rule that heavier molecules stay closer to skin.
Extraction & Chemistry
Extraction method: Fully synthetic.
| Molecular Formula | C₁₅H₂₆O |
| CAS Number | 63834-98-0 |
| Botanical Name | N/A — synthetic molecule |
| IFRA Status | No known restrictions |
| Synonyms | Karanal, Karanal C, Karanal 100 |
| Physical Properties | |
| Odor Strength | High |
| Lasting Power | > 400 hours at 10.00% |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Boiling Point | 328.00 to 329.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | > 200.00 °F. TCC ( > 93.33 °C. ) |
| Specific Gravity | 0.95900 to 0.96500 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Refractive Index | 1.47800 to 1.48400 @ 20.00 °C. |
In Perfumery
Base note providing dry ambery-woody radiance. CAS 17909-77-2. Excellent diffusion and sillage. Drier than ambroxan. Suited to woody-amber and modern amber compositions.
