Veramoss (I)

Veramoss is a quintessential premium oakmoss substitute, engineered to deliver the timeless elegance of oakmoss with modern stability and regulatory compliance.

It’s sophisticated mossy‑wood bouquet evokes an enchanted forest floor — rich, earthy, and nuanced, yet impeccably refined.

Crafted by International Flavours & Fragrances (IFF), Veramoss bridges heritage and innovation, offering perfumers a reliable, vegan‑suitable, and biodegradable alternative to natural oakmoss without compromising olfactory depth.

It elevates compositions with seamless longevity, lending structure and character that luxury fragrances demand.

Whether anchoring a classic chypre or enriching an avant‑garde woody, Veramoss is an indispensable tool for signature perfumery — adding richness, depth, and enduring allure to every creation.

A cornerstone fixative and depth note in chypre, fougère, woody, amber, and earthy accords; exceptional for anchoring both modern luxury and classic blends.

Compared to Evernyl by Givaudan, Veramoss by IFF offers a richer, more pronounced mossy character, evoking the earthy, phenolic nuances of a forest floor.

Harmonises with woods, resins, musks, ambers, and florals.

Also used in niche soap and candle perfumery.

Product specification.

CAS No: 4707-47-5
Odour Description (decreasing): Mossy, Oakmoss, Woody, Phenolic, Earthy
Odour Strength: High
Usage: Effective from the smallest traces
Substantivity: 400 hour(s) at 10%
Solvent: None
Synonyms: Evernyl (Givaudan) Veramoss (IFF), Atralone, Phenomoss, Atraric acid
Name: Methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₄
IFRA: 

Signal word: Warning

Contains: METHYL DIHYDROXY-DIMETHYLBENZOATE

Hazard statements:

• H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Precautionary statements:

• P261 Avoid breathing dust.
• P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
• P280 Wear protective gloves.
• P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
• P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
• P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Professional/Industrial use only.