INCI name

DIPTERYX ODORATA BEAN EXTRACT

Tonka bean extract

An extract of tonka beans, used as a fragrance ingredient.

What it is

Dipteryx odorata bean extract is, according to CosIng, an extract obtained from tonka beans, the seeds of Dipteryx odorata, a tree of the legume family (Fabaceae). Tonka beans are known for their content of coumarin, an aromatic compound. CosIng lists it as a fragrance and perfuming ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of scented products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show the extraction solvent or the content of individual constituents, such as coumarin.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (1)

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