Ambrettolide (Natural) AC

Biotech ambrettolide is not made from ambrette seeds. Instead, it’s produced through biotechnological processes like fermentation or enzymatic synthesis using renewable feedstocks such as plant sugars or oils.

Why It’s Called “Ambrettolide”

The name comes from its olfactory resemblance to the musky scent found in ambrette seed oil (from Abelmoschus moschatus).
Ambrettolide is the main musk compound naturally present in ambrette seeds, so the biotech version mimics this molecule.

Key Differences

• Ambrette Seed CO₂: Extracted directly from ambrette seeds using supercritical CO₂.
• It contains ambrettolide along with other natural compounds.
• Biotech Ambrettolide: A single molecule created to replicate the musky scent of ambrette seed, but made sustainably and consistently in a lab.

So while the name pays homage to its natural counterpart, biotech ambrettolide is a lab-crafted version that offers the same luxurious musk without relying on seed harvesting.

Is Biotech Ambrettolide Natural?

Yes, Biotech Ambrettolide (Natural) AC is considered a natural isolate, although it is not derived from ambrette seeds.
Instead, it is produced through biotechnological processes such as fermentation or enzymatic synthesis using renewable plant-based feedstocks.

Why is it considered natural?

• The final molecule is chemically identical to the ambrettolide found naturally in ambrette seed oil.
• It is made using natural processes, without petrochemical origins.
• It often meets the criteria for “natural” under fragrance standards like IFRA and ISO, depending on the feedstock and method used.

Summary:

• Not extracted from ambrette seeds, but natural in terms of origin and production method.
• Sustainable, consistent, and suitable for natural perfumery.