Cyclosia

About this material

Hydroxycitronellal was first synthesised in 1905 by Knoll and Co. At the same time, Chuit Naef & Cie (founded in 1895 and now known as DSM-Firmenich) produced the finest quality of the chemical, called it Cyclosia ® and used it to branch out into the aroma chemicals industry (it had previously dealt only in naturals). Cyclosia ® is so vastly superior to all other versions of hydroxycitronellal that nearly 120 years later it remains a staple product of the company and the most sought-after white floral / lily of the valley chemical for the finest fragrances in the industry. Cyclosia ® has a radiance and diffusion that sets is apart from generic hydroxycitronellal. This makes it a desperately … — Fraterworks

Usage in formulas

The 60th most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 168 of 807 formulas. A working material, recurrent without being automatic.