68916-26-7

Basic information

• Product Name: CIVET
• Synonyms: civet(secretion);Civet,secretion;Civetextract;Civetoil;Civettincture;Hyperabsolutecivet;oilofcivet;CIVET ABSOLUTE
• CAS NO: 68916-26-7
• Molecular Weight: 0
• EINECS: 272-826-1
• Mol File: 68916-26-7.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: CIVET(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: CIVET(68916-26-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: CIVET(68916-26-7)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 68916-26-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

CIVET, also known as Civet, is a glandular secretion produced by both sexes of the civet cat (Viverridae). It is a yellowish to brownish, honey-like paste with a distinct odor that is strong and putrid when undiluted but becomes sweet and pleasant when diluted. The secretion is taken from the animals' pouches at regular intervals, and it darkens when exposed to light. CIVET contains various macrocyclic ketones, such as civetone, cyclohexaand cycloheptadecanone, and (Z)-6-cycloheptadecenone, as well as traces of indole and skatole that contribute to its animal note. It has a distinctly different odor from musk and was formerly a versatile ingredient in fine fragrances.

Uses

Used in Fragrance Industry:
CIVET is used as a fixative and scent enhancer for perfumes and fragrances due to its sweet animal-like odor, which is not very strong but rich and tenacious. It helps to prolong the scent and add depth to the fragrance.
Used in Traditional Medicine:
In some traditional medicine practices, CIVET is used for its supposed aphrodisiac properties and is believed to have various health benefits.
Used in Cosmetics:
CIVET is also used in the cosmetics industry for its pleasant, sweetish odor, which can be incorporated into various cosmetic products to enhance their scent.
Used in Food Industry:
CIVET is sometimes used in the food industry as a flavoring agent, particularly in the production of certain types of cheese and confectionery products.

Preparation

By extraction of natural civet (Naves, 1974).

Essential oil composition

The important constituents of civet are civetone, ska toi and civetol

Composition

African civet contains approximately 1.0% skatole.