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Black Tea Fragrance Base THE 71795 SA (Firmenich) | Black Tea Accord
Black Tea Fragrance Base THE 71795 SA (Firmenich) | Black Tea Accord
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THE 71795 SA – Black Tea Fragrance Base by Firmenich
THE 71795 SA is a perfumery base by Firmenich (today dsm-firmenich) with the scent of strongly brewed black tea. “Thé” is the French word for tea. It is a composed black tea accord, not a tea extract: the tea impression is built from fruity esters and ionones, rounded off by a sweetness reminiscent of dried fruit. As the base is a mixture, it has no CAS number of its own.
Odour profile
- Freshly brewed black tea: bitter-sweet, warm, slightly tannic
- Underneath, a soft sweetness reminiscent of dried fruit
- Odour family: tea, with dry, spicy leafy depth
- Note position: heart note
- Tenacity on blotter: approx. 120 hours
- Colourless to pale yellow, clear liquid
Composition according to the manufacturer's data
According to the manufacturer's data (Firmenich), the base consists mainly of:
- 1,1-Dimethyl-2-phenylethyl butyrate – CAS 10094-34-5, EC 233-221-8, 70–80 %
- 2-Phenylethyl acetate – CAS 103-45-7, EC 203-113-5, 15–20 %
- Methyl alpha-ionone – CAS 127-42-4, EC 204-842-1, 2.5–5 %
- (E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)pent-1-en-3-one – CAS 63429-28-7, EC 264-140-6, 0.5–1 %
- Alpha-iso-methyl ionone – CAS 127-51-5, EC 204-846-3, 0.1–0.5 %
The fruity esters and the ionones explain the dried-fruit sweetness and the floral, tea-like impression of the base.
Use in perfumery
- Recommended dosage: up to 5 % in the perfume concentrate
- For all kinds of tea accords: pure black tea, milk oolong with lactones, tea with osmanthus, ginger, lemon, honey or dark dried fruit
Practical note: dissolving, storing, combining
Dissolving: Liquid and ready to use, insoluble in water. For formula work a 10 % dilution in ethanol or DPG is practical.
Storing: Dry, in unopened containers, ideally at 11–25 °C (manufacturer’s data). Shelf life according to the manufacturer: 12 months.
Combining: Osmanthus brings out the apricot-like, leathery side of a classic osmanthus tea. Lactones turn it into a milky oolong, ginger and lemon into a bright, spicy tea, honey or dark dried fruit into a dark, warming version. From our range, Green Tea Givco 228 pairs well for a green-and-black tea accord.
More on the structure and chemistry of the base: THE 71795 SA in the encyclopedia.
Safety information
According to the manufacturer's data, THE 71795 SA is classified with the pictograms GHS05 and GHS09 and the signal word “Danger”: H318 (causes serious eye damage) and H411 (toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects). In addition EUH208: contains (E)-1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)pent-1-en-3-one and alpha-iso-methyl ionone, may produce an allergic reaction. Wear safety goggles. Components of the base are subject to IFRA Standards (Restriction); the maximum levels per product category in the current IFRA Standard apply. Transport: UN 3082, class 9.
Physico-Chemical Properties
| Manufacturer | Firmenich (dsm-firmenich) |
| Product name | THE 71795 SA |
| Product type | Perfumery base (mixture), black tea accord |
| Odour family | Tea (black tea, dried fruit) |
| Perfumery role | Heart note |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Colour | Colourless to pale yellow |
| CAS No. | – (mixture) |
| Main component | 1,1-Dimethyl-2-phenylethyl butyrate (70–80 %) |
| Specific gravity (d20/20) | 0.975–0.985 (specification) |
| Refractive index (nD/20) | 1.485–1.491 (specification) |
| Flash point | > 100 °C |
| Water solubility | Insoluble |
| Tenacity on blotter | approx. 120 hours |
| Dosage | up to 5 % in concentrate |
FAQ
What is THE 71795 SA?
A ready-made black tea fragrance base by Firmenich: a strong tea infusion with the sweetness of dried fruit.
Is it real black tea?
No. THE 71795 SA is a composed black tea accord, not an extract of tea leaves. The tea scent is built from fruity esters and ionones, with a dried-fruit sweetness that pure tea would not have.
Why does the base have no CAS number?
It is a mixture of several substances. The CAS numbers of the components are listed above under Composition.
How do I dose THE 71795 SA?
Up to 5 % in the perfume concentrate. Best start with a dilution and build the accord step by step.
How can a tea accord be built?
With osmanthus for an osmanthus tea, with lactones for a milky oolong, with ginger, lemon, honey or dark dried fruit for other variations.
Is THE 71795 SA hazardous?
It can cause serious eye damage (H318) and is toxic to aquatic life (H411). Wear goggles and gloves, never pour residues down the drain.
Hazard statements (CLP labelling)
Signal word: Danger
H318 – Causes serious eye damage.
H411 – Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
EUH208 – Contains (E)-1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)pent-1-en-3-one and alpha-iso-methyl ionone. May produce an allergic reaction.
P273 – Avoid release to the environment.
P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/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.
P310 – Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
P391 – Collect spillage.
The information refers to the undiluted raw material. Classification according to the manufacturer's data; the label on the container is authoritative.
Important note
This product is a perfumery raw material intended exclusively for fragrance development, creative experiments, education and the study of perfumery materials.
It is not a finished cosmetic product.
Please use responsibly.
