Feline Facial Pheromone Analogue (F3 Fraction)
The feline facial pheromone is deposited by cats when they rub their cheeks and chin against objects, marking territory and signalling familiarity. Its F3 fraction is the “security” signal — the fraction associated with a cat’s sense of orientation and emotional safety in an environment, and the fraction most widely used in commercial cat calming products. LiiFoo supplies a reconstituted synthetic F3 analogue for B2B formulators, with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis stating the exact fatty-acid fraction profile.
Product Range
F3 Standard (10% in ethanol) — the general-purpose concentrate. Dilute to 2–10% for sprays and diffuser liquids. Supplied as a clear to slightly opalescent solution.
F3 High-Concentration (70% in ethanol) — for formulators who blend in-house and want to minimise freight volume and solvent cost per active unit.
F3 Alcohol-Free Emulsion — an aqueous emulsion for products where ethanol odour or flammability is a constraint (wipes, alcohol-sensitive markets).
Reference Composition — Reconstituted F3 Fraction
The table below gives the reference composition of a reconstituted F3 fraction, expressed as grams per 100 g of total fraction. It follows the published analysis of commercially marketed feline facial pheromone F3 products and can be reproduced identically on request.
| Component | g / 100 g | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Cis-9-octadecenoic acid (oleic acid) | 40.0 | Principal fatty-acid constituent |
| Ethyl oleate | 27.0 | Principal ester constituent |
| Palmitic acid | 10.86 | Fatty-acid constituent |
| Ethyl palmitate | 4.59 | Ester constituent |
| Azelaic acid | 3.40 | Diacid constituent |
| Pimelic acid | 3.05 | Diacid constituent |
| Ethyl pimelate | 2.89 | Ester constituent |
| Lauric acid | 2.89 | Fatty-acid constituent |
| Monomethyl nonanedioate | 2.70 | Ester constituent |
| Ethyl laurate | 0.81 | Ester constituent |
| Diethyl pimelate | 0.42 | Ester constituent |
| Decanoic acid | 0.16 | Fatty-acid constituent |
| Ethyl decanoate | 0.12 | Ester constituent |
Natural Fraction Reference (F1–F5)
For context, feline facial secretions contain five functional fractions with distinct behavioural roles. F3 is the fraction used for calming and environmental familiarisation; the table is given as a technical reference for formulators.
| Fraction | Principal constituents (% of fraction) | Associated function |
|---|---|---|
| F1 | Oleic 34–41, caproic 18–32, n-butyric 5–15, α-methylbutyric 6–9, 5-aminovaleric 6–9, trimethylamine 3–5 | Claw / scratch marking |
| F2 | Oleic 38–62, palmitic 17–49, propionic 11–23, p-hydroxyphenylacetic 6–15 | Sexual marking |
| F3 | Oleic 62–86, palmitic 13–24, pimelic 9–12, azelaic 6–13 | Territorial / security signal |
| F4 | Oleic 33–39, n-butyric 14–30, 5β-cholestan-3β-ol 13–27, pimelic 11–24 | Allomarking / social familiarity |
| F5 | Palmitic 28–37, isobutyric 11–18, 5-aminovaleric 9–15, azelaic 7–17, p-hydroxyphenylacetic 8–19 | Mixed / general signalling |
Typical Applications
- Room and object sprays for travel, vet visits and moves
- Plug-in diffusers for environmental familiarisation
- Impregnated pads, wipes and cat-carrier liners
- Refill liquids for existing diffuser hardware
Packaging, MOQ and Lead Time
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Standard pack | 1 kg / 5 kg HDPE or amber glass; 25 kg drum for high-concentration grades |
| MOQ | 5 kg (trial) · 25 kg (production) |
| Lead time | 7–15 days for stock grades; 20–30 days for custom blends |
| Documentation | COA, MSDS, REACH/SVHC declaration, GHS label artwork |
| Shelf life | 36 months in unopened original packaging, 5–25 °C, away from direct sunlight |
Quality and Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 quality management system
- ISO 22716 GMP-aligned handling and filling
- REACH and SVHC declarations issued per shipment
- Certificate of Analysis with fatty-acid fraction profile for every batch