White Ambergris Grade 1

Botonical Name : Physeter macrocephalus L  CAS # : 977023-08-7  Country of Origin : Asia  Color & Odor : grey or blackish colour  Solubility : soluble in ether, and in volatile and fixed oils  Specific Gravity : 0.780-0.826  Optical Rotation : -1.6  Refractive Index : 1.5765 to 1.5925  Flash Point : N/A  Extraction Method : Steam Distillation ​

DESCRIPTION
Ambergris is developed in the hindgut of the sperm whale and is generally associated with the beaks of the principal food of whale. It is aromatic, marbled, grayish, waxy, pellucid substance and when warmed it produces a pleasant, mild, sweet and earthy aroma. It is known to the Arabs as ‘anbar’ and originally called amber in the West.

COMMON NAMES
Ambergris, Anbar, Amber

BLENDS WITH:
It mixes suitably with various scents, alcohol and essential oils

CONSTITUENTS
Amber and sandalwood oil

USES
This is used in the West as a fixative for rare perfumes as it has the effect of making other fragrances last much longer than they would otherwise. Thus, it finds usage in several perfumery and cosmetics products. It is also used as an aphrodisiac and as a spice for food and wine.