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CHOCOVAN™ AB 7244C (Givaudan) | Chocolate-Vanilla Base
CHOCOVAN™ AB 7244C (Givaudan) | Chocolate-Vanilla Base
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CHOCOVAN™ AB 7244C – Givaudan
CHOCOVAN™ is too dry for a typical vanilla base and too soft for a classic cocoa accord. Its character emerges exactly in between – closer to freshly opened cocoa powder than to a chocolate bar.
Odor character
- Cocoa powder, drinking-cocoa accord
- Pronounced vanilla side (vanillin, ethylvanillin)
- Powdery, creamy facets
- Mild, restrained sweetness – nothing feels bitter or darkly roasted
- Long-lasting base effect
Role in the formula
CHOCOVAN™ is not a single substance but a ready-made gourmand base by Givaudan (originally from the Quest International portfolio). Its practical benefit lies precisely in this: a believable cocoa-vanilla accord can otherwise only be built through the careful combination of several individual components – typically pyrazines for the roasted facet, vanillin and ethylvanillin for the sweet side, and lactones for the creamy texture. CHOCOVAN™ delivers this interplay already balanced in one bottle and saves building it from scratch.
Use in perfumery
CHOCOVAN™ is suited to gourmand compositions, cocoa and chocolate accords, vanilla compositions, amber-gourmand fragrances and oriental scent structures. It is considerably stronger than the first impression on smelling suggests – in practice it is recommended to work with a dilution (e.g. 10% in DPG or ethanol) to control dosage precisely, rather than experimenting with the undiluted material.
Givaudan publishes no official dosage recommendation for CHOCOVAN™. As with any highly concentrated specialty base, it is advisable to start with very small amounts and increase gradually according to your own scent impression – even in traces the material lends other compositions, such as iris accords, a fine powderiness without itself being recognizable as cocoa.
Practical note: dissolving, storing, combining
Dissolving: Insoluble in water. As a liquid concentrate, readily miscible with ethanol and common perfumery solvents.
Storing: Store at 10–30 °C (ambient), dry and well-ventilated. Protect from light. Keep containers tightly closed.
Combining: Proven partners in practice are coffee notes, hazelnut materials, lactones (for additional creaminess), and resins and labdanum types for an oriental direction.
Safety information
CHOCOVAN™ AB 7244C is classified under GHS as eye-irritant (Eye Irrit. 2, H319 – causes serious eye irritation), signal word "Warning." When handling the undiluted material, contact with the eyes is therefore particularly avoided; safety goggles are recommended when working with it open.
In addition, the safety data sheet notes a contained allergen (EUH208): the material contains 3-methylbutyraldehyde, which may cause an allergic reaction. Further declared components are vanillin (5–10%) and ethylvanillin (1–5%), both also classified as eye-irritant but with a toxicologically harmless profile (oral LD50 in animals well above 2,000 mg/kg).
The flash point is 116 °C (closed cup, ISO 2719) – the material is a flammable liquid. For transport it is not classified as a dangerous good. Ecologically, water hazard class 2 applies in Germany – do not allow to enter wastewater or waterways.
Physico-chemical properties
| Manufacturer | Givaudan |
| Product name | CHOCOVAN™ AB 7244C |
| Material type | Perfumery blend (base), not a single substance |
| Appearance | Colorless to pink, liquid |
| Odor | Gourmand, vanilla-like, sweet |
| Density (20 °C) | 1.1399 g/cm³ |
| Refractive index (20 °C) | 1.5225 |
| Vapor pressure | 0.2021 hPa at 20 °C (calculated) |
| Flash point | 116 °C (closed cup, ISO 2719) |
| Water solubility | Insoluble |
| Declared main components | Vanillin, ethylvanillin, 3-methylbutyraldehyde |
FAQ
Is CHOCOVAN™ a natural material?
No, it is a perfumery blend by Givaudan. Contained components such as vanillin and ethylvanillin are nature-identical, synthetically produced aroma materials.
What dosage should be used?
Givaudan publishes no official dosage recommendation for CHOCOVAN™. The material is stronger than the first impression suggests – a dilution makes precise dosing easier, and starting with very small amounts is advisable.
Does CHOCOVAN™ contain allergens?
According to the safety data sheet, it contains 3-methylbutyraldehyde, which may cause an allergic reaction (EUH208).
What does CHOCOVAN™ combine well with?
Coffee notes, hazelnut materials, lactones for additional creaminess, and resins and labdanum for oriental directions have proven effective.
Hazard Information (CLP Labelling)
Signal word: Warning
Hazard statements (H):
H319 – Causes serious eye irritation.
Supplemental information (EUH):
EUH208 – Contains 3-methylbutyraldehyde. May produce an allergic reaction.
Precautionary statements (P):
P264 – Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P280 – Wear eye protection/face protection.
P305+P351+P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313 – If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Mixture: CHOCOVAN™ AB 7244C (Givaudan). The relevant CLP hazard-labelling elements (pictograms, signal word, H and P statements) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), as amended, are reproduced here in full. The legally binding labelling appears on the packaging.
Important note
This product is a perfumery raw material intended exclusively for fragrance development, creative experimentation, education and the study of perfumery materials. It is not a finished cosmetic product. Please use responsibly.
