Rhubafuran Aroma Chemical | Green Rhubarb & Fruity Note

Product Name

Rhubafuran

CAS No.: 56578-36-8

🟢 Difficulty: Intermediate

⏳ Lasting: Medium

🌸 Note: Top / Heart

Description

Rhubafuran is a distinctive green and fruity aroma chemical known for its sharp, fresh and unusual rhubarb-like character. It combines tart green nuances with fruity, woody and slightly earthy facets, giving fragrance compositions a crisp and natural impression. Its distinctive profile can add complexity to fresh fragrances and help create realistic botanical effects.

In perfumery, Rhubafuran is primarily used as a green and fruity modifier. It is particularly useful in rhubarb, green, fruity, citrus and fresh floral accords, where it can introduce a tart, vegetal character. It can also provide contrast against sweet fruity materials, preventing a composition from becoming overly sugary.

Because Rhubafuran has a recognizable character, it is generally used as a supporting accent rather than a dominant material. Small amounts can introduce a fresh, tart green effect and make fruity compositions feel more natural and vibrant.

Odor Profile

• Rhubarb-like

• Green

• Tart

• Fruity

• Fresh

• Woody

• Earthy

• Slightly vegetal

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.01–0.10%

• General use: 0.10–0.50%

• High-impact accords: 0.50–2.00%

These are formulation guidelines for perfumers and are not IFRA limits.

Works Well With

• Rhubarb materials

• Galbanum

• Cis-3-Hexenol

• Cis-3-Hexenyl Acetate

• Limonene

• Lemon Oil

• Bergamot Oil

• Grapefruit Oil

• Melonal

• Hedione

• Geraniol

• Fruity Esters

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Green Accords

• Fruity Accords

• Rhubarb Accords

• Citrus Accords

• Fresh Floral Fragrances

• Herbal Fragrances

• Soap

• Body Care

• Home Fragrance

Perfumers' Tip

Rhubafuran is excellent for introducing a tart, crisp green-rhubarb effect. Use it with citrus and green materials for freshness, or combine it with fruity esters to create a more realistic sweet-and-sour fruit accord. Start at a low level and increase gradually, as its distinctive green character can quickly become prominent.