Coumarin is a crystalline substance resembling white sugar, notable for its pleasant vanilla-like fragrance and bitter aromatic taste. Naturally occurring in numerous plants, spices, and foods, coumarin is found in tonka beans, cassia, cinnamon, sweet clover, green tea, peppermint, celery, bilberry, lavender, honey, and even beer and wine.
The coumarin we source is extracted from tonka beans and serves as an excellent fixative in perfumes and fragranced products. Its solubility makes it easy to work with, dissolving efficiently in solvents, especially when stirred or using a magnetic stirrer.
Widely used in perfumery, coumarin enhances fragrance compositions, with concentrations ranging from under 0.5% in detergents to up to 6.4% in fine fragrances. Its versatility and natural origins make it a valuable component in creating long-lasting and appealing scents for consumer products.