ambroxan
ambroxide

Ambroxide, widely known by the brand name Ambroxan, is a naturally occurring terpenoid and one of the key constituents responsible for the odor of ambergris.

Sclareol is oxidatively degraded to a lactone, which is hydrogenated to the corresponding diol, The resulting compound is dehydrated to form ambroxan:

Although ambrein itself is odorless, it serves as the biological precursor for a number of aromatic derivatives such as ambroxan and is thought to possess fixative properties for other oderants.

She has mixed natural notes with modern synthetics, classically zingy, masculine aromas with the deeply sensual; at its core is a modern rendering of lavender, combined with orange essence, clary sage and spearmint while at the base, ambroxan and ambrette bring warmth.

Ambroxide, widely known by the brand name Ambroxan, is a naturally occurring terpenoid and one of the key constituents responsible for the odor of ambergris.

Synthetic fixatives include substances of low volatility (diphenylmethane, cyclopentadecanolide, ambroxide, benzyl salicylate) and virtually odorless solvents with very low vapor pressures (benzyl benzoate, diethyl phthalate, triethyl citrate).