A-Leen Aroma-3 is a multifunctional liquid that bridges the gap between fragrance and preservation. By upcycling waste streams from spice production, it offers a sustainable, nature-derived alternative to synthetic aromatic alcohols. It is particularly effective at closing the “fungal gap” often found in natural preservation systems while providing a pleasant sensory experience.
Key Benefit: A versatile “three-in-one” active that boosts antimicrobial efficacy, dissolves difficult polyphenols, and provides a sweet, floral masking scent.
Performance & Biological Activity
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Broad-Spectrum Support: Demonstrates uniform MIC values across all five ISO 11930 test organisms, indicating no significant gaps in activity.
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Fungal Specialist: Particularly effective against fungi; standalone data at 0.75% shows strong reductions across all organisms.
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Synergistic Triple-Play: When paired with Minasolve alkanediols (A-Leen 8, A-Leen 5, or A-Leen 6), it significantly improves performance beyond what the diols can achieve alone.
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Ethanol-Alternative Solvent: Saturated solution data at 20°C demonstrates high solvency for polyphenols:
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Salicylic Acid
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Resveratrol
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Quercetin
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Naringin
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Formulation & Handling Guidelines
A-Leen Aroma-3 is stable and easy to incorporate, provided solubility limits and surfactant interactions are monitored.
It is preferably incorporated into the aqueous phase or after emulsification for maximum antimicrobial and perfuming efficacy. It is compatible with most common cosmetic ingredients, though the supplier notes that antimicrobial efficacy may be reduced in the presence of ethoxylated surfactants.
