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Bulk aromatic chemicals & isolates for flavour and fragrance compounders.

Manufacturer-direct supply of Thymol, D-Limonene, Terpineol, Linalool, Eucalyptol, Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Eugenol, L-Carvone, Citral, Menthol Crystals, Bacdanol, Safranal Luxe and 60+ other natural-derived and synthetic aromatic chemicals. Trusted by Indian and international F&F houses since 1984.

Quick answer If you’re compounding fragrance or flavour, you typically need: a citrus terpene base (D-Limonene), a floral alcohol (Linalool / Geraniol / Citronellol), a phenol or aldehyde (Eugenol / Citral / Cinnamic aldehyde), a fixative (Hydroxycitronellal / Patchouli), and one or two specialty ingredients (Bacdanol sandalwood-sub / Safranal saffron / Ketone 101 musk). MOQ from 1 kg pilot, tier pricing on top 30 SKUs.

60+Aromatic chemicals stocked

FCL-scale quantityThymol/year (top SKU)

FEMA GRASFood-grade documented

5–7 daysLead time on bulk export

What flavour & fragrance compounders source from us

Indian F&F industry compounders — from tier-1 multinationals to private-label perfume houses to flavour developers serving the regional FMCG market — share a procurement profile: high-volume, technical-grade, FEMA/IFRA-documented aromatic chemicals at MOQs that scale from 5 kg pilot to FCL container.

We are the upstream manufacturer behind a meaningful share of the Indian aromatic-chemicals trade. Many of the wholesalers and re-packers known publicly to F&F buyers source their material from our Ghaziabad facility. Buying direct from Expo Organics removes one layer of margin without compromising on documentation, GC-MS verification, or lead time.

The fragrance compounder’s palette — our top 12 SKUs by F&F demand

Thymol Crystals

CAS 89-83-8FEMA 3066≥99%

Herbaceous-medicinal thymol crystals from Ajwain seed distillation. Used in oral-care, decongestant balms, herbal pharmacy accords.

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D-Limonene

CAS 5989-27-5FEMA 263395–99%

Fresh citrus terpene from orange peel by-product. Industry standard for citrus top-notes, household cleaners.

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Terpineol

FEMA 3045Lilac–pine note

α-Terpineol from pine chemistry. Soap-perfume backbone in floral and aldehydic compounds.

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Linalool

CAS 78-70-6FEMA 263595–98%

Sweet floral alcohol in 80% of fine fragrance formulations. Natural-derived and synthetic supplied.

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Eucalyptol (1,8-Cineole)

CAS 470-82-6FEMA 2465≥99.5%

Pharma + flavour grade isolated from Eucalyptus globulus. USP/IP/BP grade.

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Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol

FEMA 2858Rose alcohol

The “rose backbone” — most-used floral alcohol after linalool. Soap, cosmetic compounding base.

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Geraniol

CAS 106-24-1FEMA 2507

Rose-geranium alcohol. Natural-derived ex-citronella java. Critical for rose, neroli, citrus accords.

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Citronellal

FEMA 2307Lemon aldehyde

Lemony aldehyde — citronella reconstructions, hydroxycitronellal feedstock, insect repellents.

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Eugenol

CAS 97-53-0FEMA 2467≥99%

Clove phenol — carnation accords, oriental compounds, dental + flavour.

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L-Carvone

FEMA 2249Spearmint

Spearmint enantiomer — oral-care + gum + candy applications, FEMA GRAS.

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Bacdanol

Sandal substituteF&F

Sandalwood-character synthetic — sustainable alternative when CITES-restricted natural sandalwood is constrained.

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Safranal Luxe

Saffron notePremium

The premier saffron-character molecule — used sparingly in luxury perfumery and oriental compounds.

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Why F&F compounders source from Expo Organics direct

Manufacturer-direct supply chain

Expo Organics is the upstream manufacturer behind a significant share of India’s aromatic-chemicals trade. Our Ghaziabad facility is the production source — not a re-packer, not a trader. When you source from us, you skip the middlemen who buy from us, mark up 15-30%, and resell.

This matters most on high-volume SKUs: Thymol, D-Limonene, Terpineol, Linalool, Eucalyptol, Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol, and our pine-chemistry derivatives.

FEMA / IFRA / REACH-ready documentation

Every consignment ships with a third-party NABL-accredited GC-MS Certificate of Analysis, MSDS in 16-section GHS format, Certificate of Origin (DGFT/FIEO), and the right combination of FEMA / IFRA / REACH compliance docs for your destination market.

36-month retain samples archived at our Ghaziabad QC for any downstream re-test. We have not had a regrettable batch rejection in the last 12 months of export.

How a typical fragrance compound RFQ flows with us

Send your spec — single SKU or full compound BOM. Email, WhatsApp, or our RFQ basket: /request-quote/
Quote in 4 working hours — FOB pricing per tier (consistent supply), latest GC-MS COA, sample availability, lead time, payment terms
Sample & sign-off (optional) — 10 g samples dispatched within 48 hours. ₹300 paid, full credit on bulk order within 60 days
Ship & document — 5–7 day end-to-end lead time on standard bulk to USA/Germany/UAE/Singapore. Full export pack with every shipment

Frequently asked by F&F compounders

Do you supply both natural-derived and synthetic versions of common aromatic chemicals like Linalool and Geraniol?

Yes. Linalool can be supplied natural ex-bois-de-rose or synthetic ex-myrcene per buyer spec. Geraniol can be natural ex-citronella java, ex-palmarosa, or synthetic. We disclose source clearly on each batch COA. Synthetic versions are typically 30-45% lower cost; natural versions are required for COSMOS / USDA Organic finished products.

What’s your IFRA compliance position for restricted ingredients like Methyl Eugenol?

We supply Methyl Eugenol with full IFRA compliance documentation. Buyers receive the current IFRA Standard for the relevant ingredient with each consignment. If a Standard restricts use in a specific cosmetic category, we advise on the alternative we can supply (e.g. natural ex-bay laurel oil with low methyl eugenol content). Always verify final formulation IFRA compliance with your own RIFM-aligned consultant.

Can you supply REACH-registered material for EU compounders?

Yes. The aromatic chemicals in our top-30 portfolio are REACH-registered (either as full registrations or via Only Representatives for compounds under 1 tonne/year). We provide the REACH registration number with each consignment to EU buyers. For SKUs not currently REACH-covered, we can route via a Only Representative or recommend an alternative that is covered.

What’s your minimum order for trial pilot compounds?

1 kg pilot is our practical MOQ for most aromatic chemicals. For premium/luxury ingredients (Safranal Luxe, Bacdanol, Hydroxycitronellal), MOQ is often 500 g due to value density. 10 g samples are always available paid at ₹300 with full credit on bulk order placed within 60 days.

How are you priced vs. tier-2 traders like VedaOils or AOS Products?

Expo Organics is the manufacturer; many of those re-packers source from us. Our direct pricing typically runs 12-25% below the same SKU resold through a re-packer, depending on volume tier. The further up the volume curve (consistent supply), the larger the manufacturer-direct advantage.

Can you supply complete F&F compound BOMs to a recipe (not just individual ingredients)?

Yes, our private-label and custom-blending services accept full BOMs and return a finished compound. MOQ on custom compounds is 25 kg minimum. Learn more about private label and custom blending.

Ready to source a fragrance or flavour compound?

Send us your specification — single SKU or full BOM. Our export desk replies within 4 working hours with FOB pricing per tier, latest GC-MS COA, sample availability and lead time to your destination.

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