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My husband did a lot of work on this, and I think it is very helpful to all DIYers.

I have been feverishly working on new diy flavors for almost 2 months now. I was once a chef, and I know flavors. I also used to process my own tobacco so i know something of enhancers/additives. When I began studying ejuice about a month before I started vaping, I found myself faced with a whole new set of strange sounding chemicals to learn about. I thought i would share some of my notes on what I have learned so far as regards vaping additives. I hope maybe it will save you fellows some time researching them.

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Acetyl Pyrazine- Sold by tpa. Used in cigarettes and cookies to impart a
"toasty" taste. Gives your juice a baked, toasted, or crispy note at 0.5%. At 1%,
it adds the taste of toasted mixed nuts. At 2% it adds a taste similar to Fritos
corn chips.
Caffeine- Sold by fw. The active ingredient in coffee. Does almost nothing
for your juice. According to my brother (who has Ph. D.s. in both pharmacology and
toxicology), you would have to sub-ohm over an ounce of 10% caffeine juice at
about 70w to get the effect of 1 cup of coffee. Pretty much useless. To anyone who
says they get a buzz from vaping caffeine, I'd like to borrow you for a stage
hypnosis act!
Capsicum- Sold by fw. The chemical that makes hot peppers hot; also used as
an analgesic. used in VERY SMALL amounts in your juice, it can cure sore throat. A
little more and you've got yourself an ejuice akin to hot pepper joke gum. More
than that, and you may win a one-way ticket to the emergency room. This stuff can
be dangerous. Keep in mind that the capsicum sold by fw is 375 times the strength
of the hottest pepper known to man.
Ester of Wood Rosin- Sold by fa as bitter wizard, also a main ingredient of
mts vape wizard by fa. Used in Gatorade and some colas to give a bitter note. At
0.5%, masks the flavor of vg and pg, thus only leaving the taste of your flavor
mix. At 1% or higher, gives the pleasant bitter ring of colas, whiskeys, or dark
chocolate.
Ethylguaiacol- Sold by sv and is a main ingredient of dnb drops wg by inw.
Adds a smoky, ashy note to your juice. Great for making cigar, cigarette, and pipe
flavors more realistic. This stuff requires a long steep in order to taste it, at
least 2 weeks.
Ethyl Maltol- Sold by tpa. Besides sugar, this is the other major ingredient
in cotton candy (floss), which gives it its characteristic flavor. It is commonly
used as a sweetener in ejuice. Its physical properties cause it to gunk up coils
slightly.
Gamma Octalactone- Sold by tpa and sv. This is the stuff they put in
fudgesicles and other non-dairy treats to make them taste creamy. At 50ppm, it
will make any juice you make extra creamy; you'd swear there's real cream in it!
WARNINGS: Any more than 50ppm tastes atrocious. Tpa sells it full strength, so
you will need to dilute it to 1% in pg before using; then you can measure it to
0.5% of your mix.
Guaiacol- Sold by tpa, and is a main ingredient of both black fire by fa and
dnb drops wg by inw. This is the chemical that gives smoked meat and fish their
smoky flavor. As you can imagine, it makes anything you mix it with taste smoked,
but not burned. It also adds throat hit. It must be steeped for at least 2 weeks
to reach its full potential.
Isobutavan- Sold by tpa, and is a main ingredient of mts vape wizard by fa,
smooth by tpa, and flavor toner/enhancer by fw. This is the "thickening" agent in
the aforementioned enhancers. It does not actually thicken your juice any, but
alters the mouth feel of the vapor to seem thicker. It also cancels the vapor
thinning effect of some flavorings, thus making your clouds appear denser. Too
much of it makes everything taste like vanilla.
Malic Acid- Sold as sour by tpa. This is the sour note in old fashioned sour
balls candy as well as salt and vinegar crisps. I'm sure you get where this is
going regarding ejuice. It tends to form crystals on coils. WARNINGS: Like any
acid, this stuff eats kanthol, albeit slowly, and when used with nickel coils,
produces nickel compounds classified as class "A" carcinogens (sorry tc fans, and
no, I'm not showing any documentation, as it is simple chemistry: nickel+acid
+air=horrible, dangerous stuff; read a ....ing textbook).
4-Methyl Guaiacol- Sold by tpa and is a main ingredient of black fire by fa.
Added to foods to make them taste as if they have been cooked on a grill or over a
campfire. Gives your juice a wood, charcoal, or coal fire note. Just a touch can
make your toasted marshmallow vape really take you back to camping with the folks.
Methyl Menthyl Acetate- Sold as koolada by tpa and kool effects by fw.
Menthol cool without menthol taste. That simple. Of course, you can make your own
by simply dissolving menthol crystals into pg and cooking it at 180F until it no
longer smells like menthol. It takes a long time, much patience, and careful
heating; this is how I do it, but then, I'm an alchemist.
Piperine- Sold as flash by fa. This is what gives black pepper its spiciness
Can be used to add throat hit or mixed in equal measure with fa pepper black to
add the taste of fresh cracked pepper to your savory mixes.
Sucralose- Sold by tpa. Artificial sweetener that is ubiquitous, you know,
everywhere and in everything; it's "splenda, the artificial sweetener made from
real sugar!" Well, being made from sugar, you can imagine what it does to coils,
not to mention that a dry hit of this will give you more "tar" than the analogues
you're likely trying to avoid.
Syringol- Sold in pure crystal form by tpa (for a limited time only) and is a
main ingredient in both black fire by fa and dnb drops wg by inw. This is the
chemical that gives smoked meat and fish their smoky aroma. It is the main flavor
in all commercial smoke flavorings, and was even added to Gen. Patch action
figures in the 80s to give them the "smell of battle". Mix crystals 13.5% in pg to
make extract. Be careful not to overdo it with this flavor, or your juice will
taste like phenol (that nasty background note in sore throat spray).
Triacetin- Sold as aaa magic mask by fa, and is a main ingredient of mts vape
wizard by fa, smooth by tpa, and flavor toner/enhancer by fw. This stuff is used
in many processed foods and in cigarette filters to smooth out harsh notes. It
does this by temporarily numbing certain taste receptors in your tongue. This is
the reason you can stomach breakfast cereals, microwave meals, and all the added
paper and other trash they put in commercial cigarettes. Likewise, it can make
some ejuices tolerable, maybe even tasty, that without it would be abominable.
This stuff is actually amazing. If you really suck at diy, and your juice tastes
like an abortion, you need this stuff; it can save even some of the worst tasting
mixes. SIDENOTE: Triacetin is also the most amazing coil cleaner! It actually does
for cotton what conditioner does for hair; vg slowly clogs wicks, and pg makes the
fibers brittle, but aaa unclogs wicks and plasticizes fibers, leaving them
flexible once more.
Triethyl Citrate- Sold by tpa. This is an emulsifier used to make essential
oils water soluable. It is used by fa, tpa, inw, fw, cap, hs, and just about every
flavor company everywhere. It is used in most popular flavors. This is the "secret
ingredient" that turns oil soluables into water soluables, if you know how to use
it. think of it as "the flavorer's stone", sought after to turn crap flavors into
gold.
Trimethyl Pyrazine- Sold by tpa. nearly identical to acetyl pyrazine at top
of list.
 

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Top notch Information, Thank You for all the hard work... I bow to the Master Huckleberried :)
 

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Simply AWESOME!! Thanks so much!!


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Triethyl Citrate.. I wondering if this is what im looking for? Could i use this to turn a flavoring to a water soluble solution and then add water to it while keeping flavor intensity? any views on this
 

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Well Welcome Ol'DocPorter and Karebear an Huckleberried For all the wonderful information and of course joining up DOC I'm brady new here but want to make my own e-juice and with your help it might just happen sooner than later lol Thanx again
 

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Well Welcome Ol'DocPorter and Karebear an Huckleberried For all the wonderful information and of course joining up DOC I'm brady new here but want to make my own e-juice and with your help it might just happen sooner than later lol Thanx again
Ready to answer questions and offer advice. I am an ex chef with a strong background in chemistry and years of experience wine making and processing my own tobacco.
 

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Triethyl Citrate.. I wondering if this is what im looking for? Could i use this to turn a flavoring to a water soluble solution and then add water to it while keeping flavor intensity? any views on this
Triethyl citrate is normally used to emulsify essential oils, which are very concentrated, not oil based flavorings. So, in short, you will lose flavor intensity; in fact you always do in emulsification. The amount you would need to emulsify pre-made flavoring would taste terrible. This shit tastes like shampoo!
 

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@Ol'DocPorter and @Karebear: they're more ingredients than additives, but how about alcohols and oils in flavouring?
Alcohols are simple. Just add to an equal measure of PG, mix thoroughly (violence and steeping may be required), heat to 180F to release the alcohol, and viola! nearly all the flavour molecules should be trapped in a colloidal suspension. The few that do settle out can be emulsified with a drop of triethyl citrate. As for oils, only concentrated essential oils should be used. Other, weaker oil based flavours will lose most of their taste in emulsification, and the amount of TC needed will make your juice taste like soap. Of course, some ingredients are added for effect, not flavour; with these, just go ahead and emulsify with TC as you would an essential oil, then cover up the shampoo taste with other flavourings. Hope this helps.
 

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MF! That's some breakdown. A new cook on the forum, upping the game. Welcome.
Any considerations about the health impact of vaping oils and alcohols?
We inhale them all the time, small amounts every time we can smell perfume, air freshener, or cleaner, and incredibly large doses every time we cook or eat.
 

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We inhale them all the time, small amounts every time we can smell perfume, air freshener, or cleaner, and incredibly large doses every time we cook or eat.
Sure and that's fine with me, but there is some confusion about the use of oils in vaping and if it markedly stupid to vape it at all, or at certain percentages or temperatures, I'd rather know and proceed from there.
 

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Sure and that's fine with me, but there is some confusion about the use of oils in vaping and if it markedly stupid to vape it at all, or at certain percentages or temperatures, I'd rather know and proceed from there.
O.K., in my experience thusfar, and remember this is just my opinion; I would never high watt sub-ohm any oil based substance, even water soluble flavouring based on an essential oil. I've done it before, but never again. With supra-ohm tootle puffing, though, I would go ahead and use the essential oils emulsified with TC, starting at 0.25% and work up to taste. I would also feel safe using commercial water soluble flavourings based on an essential oil, such as citrus flavors. And again I would be fine with using alcohol flavourings, provided they are cooked at 180F, left to breathe and settle, skimmed top and bottom, then a drop of TC added. If you're a mouth-to-lung eGo fan, knock yourself out. I'm a sub-ohm tank, dragon hookah simulator kinda guy, and I don't have a "coughing up blood" fetish, so I'll stick with purely water soluble stuff for my own use. There you go.
 

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A number of additives not yet covered, quoted with permission from a writeup by Charles Yates of The Vapers' Table. This includes a number of concoctions sold by flavouring companies whose ingredients are unknown.

Tetramethylpyrazine
Adds Notes of- Nutty, Musty, Earthy, Cocoa, Raw Coffee, Potato, Peanuts
Application- Good for Tobacco use at 1% starting
http://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-6821-tetramethylpyrazine-10-pg.aspx

M Type Tobacco Premium – Tabanon/Tabanone
Tabanone is an important tobacco note molecule. From Turkish Tobacco Leaves
Adds Notes of- Tobacco, Earthy, Caramel
Application- Good for Tobacco. Great to mix with other tobacco flavors too like Tobacco Absolute
Percentage- Start at 1 drop per 10-15ml. No more than 2% for long steep
http://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-7322-m-type-premium-flavor.aspx

Linalool – A Terpene alcohol chemical.
It is found in plants like Coriander, Bay laurel and Cinnamon.
Adds Notes of- Herbal, Citrus (lemon-orange mainly) Floral (All important for Tobacco)
Application- Tobacco
Percentage- Start at 1%
https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-6148-linalool.aspx

Hickory Smoke Flavor
Adds a touch of that smoke to tobacco juices-
Adds Notes of- Smoke, Campfire
Application- Tobacco flavors such as flu cured and cowboy blends. Good for harsher needs at higher %
Percentage- Can be strong so start at 0.5%
http://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-7164-hickory-smoke-flavor.aspx?keyword=hickory+smoke

FA MTS Vape Wizard
MTS stands for Mellow, Thick and Smooth. Flavor stabilizer
MTS vape wizard contributes toward softening any acidic/sour perception, it assists in making vapour thicker, and it delivers both body and depth to any e-liquid
Adds Notes of- Not a distinct flavor per se. More about what it provides
Application- Tobacco a must try but can be used for most e liquids at low %
Percentage- 0.5 – 2%
https://www.myfreedomsmokes.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=mts

Damascenone-Beta
Compound component of essential oils. Found in Wines
Adds Notes of- A very powerful fruity floral note. Complex odor of rose, plum, blackcurrant, wine and tobacco
Application- Tobacco mainly
Percentage- Start at 0.2%-0.5% Month long steep is best
https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-7278-damascone-beta.aspx

Smooth Flavour PG Concentrate (TFA)
This will round out any harsh edges and provide a thick, satisfying mouth feel. It will soften the high notes of your blend while boosting your background notes.
Adds Notes of- Fruity
Application- All Flavors
Percentage- Start at 2% depending on other additives- Experiment
https://www.myfreedomsmokes.com/nicotine-base-flavorings/flavorings/tfa-smooth.html

Ethyl Vanillin
Adds Notes of- Sweetener, Vanilla
Application- All Flavors
Percentage- 0.5 – 2% on average
http://wizardlabs.us/index.php?route=product/product&path=79&product_id=342
http://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-7258-vanillin-crystals-10-pg.aspx

Brown Sugar TFA
This is a water soluble version that I use in many mixes. Also use marshmallow
Adds Notes of- Sweet
Application- All flavors
Percentage- Start at 3% but subjective. Depends on other ingredients
http://wizardlabs.us/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=425&search=brown+sugar

Saline*
Saline can be used for many e liquid mixes. This can be the secret missing element to mixes.
NaCl 0.09% from a pharmacy. NOT table salt

Concentrated Lemon Juice
Adds an extra depth and brightens Fruit flavors
Adds Notes of- Fruit, zing, tangy
Application- Fruits and Tobacco
Percentage- Start at 1 to 2 drops per 5 ml
Make from freshly squeezed lemons or buy organic from the supermarket

Apple Cider Vinegar or Variations of Vinegar
Increase of acidity and can make liquids pop
Adds Notes of- Fruity, tangy, sour, vinegar of course
Application- Really enhances a tobacco mix. Also try for fruits at 0.5%
Percentage- 1-2 drops/10ml
Make your own or buy organic

Piperonal (AKA Heliotropin)
Adds Floral Notes and described as similar to Vanilla and Cherry

3-methylcyclopentane-1, 2-Dione (AKA Cyclopentenolone)
Commonly used as a flavor enhancer in both cigarettes and cigars.
* Efficacy of saline questioned. See posts 32-...

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Menthyl Methyl Lactate (AKA Koolada)
Related to or described as menthyl methyl acetate by @Ol'DocPorter in @Karebear's inaugural post, this is generally identified as the active ingredient in Koolada.
 
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Purportedly, saline has a number of interesting aspects beyond its effect on flavour: it increases the viscosity of (e-) liquids and produces a vapour which feels wetter and promotes hydration of the mouth, throat and nose.

As to the safety of vaping saline, some concern was raised as the sodium chloride in it produces pure chlorine gas when vaporised, a lethal compound used in the trench warfare of WW1. Despite that vaping saline should not present a particular health hazard as PG and VG evaporate at 188.2 °C (370.8 °F; 461.3 K) and 290 °C (554 °F; 563 K) respectively and vaporisers apparently operate well below the 1413 °C (2,575 °F; 1,686 K) at which salt evaporates so that sodium chloride particles remain intact when e-liquid is atomised. Correct me if I'm wrong, 'Doc.
 
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Purportedly, saline has a number of interesting aspects beyond its effect on flavour: it increases the viscosity of (e-) liquids and produces a vapour which feels wetter and promotes hydration of the mouth, throat and nose.

As to the safety of vaping saline, some concern was raised as the sodium chloride in it produces pure chlorine gas when vaporised, a lethal compound used in the trench warfare of WW1. Despite that vaping saline should not present a particular health hazard as PG and VG evaporate at 188.2 °C (370.8 °F; 461.3 K) and 290 °C (554 °F; 563 K) respectively and vaporisers apparently operate well below the 1413 °C (2,575 °F; 1,686 K) at which salt evaporates so that sodium chloride particles remain intact when e-liquid is atomised. Correct me if I'm wrong, 'Doc.
Saline affects vape flavor exactly the same as distilled water. It decreases the viscosity more than pg, exactly the same as distilled water. In a vaporizer, It reduces the visible vapor exactly the same as distilled water. It does counteract the drying effect of vg exactly the same as distilled water. The only difference between the two is that saline leaves salt on your coil, which clogs your cotton and promotes corrosion of your wire. The salt will not vape unless you heat it to almost 2,700F. You would melt your coil long before that, so there is no way it would alter the flavor of your vape. By the same token, you will not release the chlorine gas, unless you are vaping on the surface of the sun. Saline has to be one of the most useless additions to ejuice period.
 

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Going by that, then, I suppose the increased viscosity of heavy VG liquids noted when adding saline is just the normal thinning effect of water. The same difference as between pure VG and 86%. That it has no effect on taste does surprise me as it is mentioned with some regularity, but it may be another effect of thinning the liquid or hydrating the respiratory system.
 
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Going by that, then, I suppose the increased viscosity of heavy VG liquids noted adding saline is just the normal thinning effect of water. The same difference as between pure VG and 86%. That it has no effect on taste due surprise me as it is mentioned with some regularity, but it may be another effect of thinning the liquid or hydrating the respiratory system.
The only way it will change the flavor is if you drink it. Distilled water does everything that saline does except fuck up your coil head. People used it a few years ago thinking, "medical = sterile = good". Breaking news: distilled water is sterile, too (until you open it, just like saline).
 

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Interesting saline information, Doc. I'm conflicted, however. Test results from another respected member whom I've frequently quoted on this and other topics would indicate they (we2rcool are two who post as one) noted the following regarding their coils and other effects of saline:

“The saline is an amazing goodness! Our "base" for almost everything we mix is now 80% VG with a 20% dilution (the 20% dilution is made up of 45% distilled water; 45% .9% saline; and 10% PGA).The flavors are much more *alive*, the dry mouth is lessened, and the final juice is MUCH easier on coils/wicks! The 'salt' (agree - we can't taste) is essential imo for certain flavors....particularly chocolate & bakery flavors
We've used a VG base for all our mixes of 80% VG; 9% distilled water; 9% sterile saline solution (.9%) and 2% distilled water...for almost a year in all of our mixes."

This is a small part of their results which included and excluded saline. I post this not as contradictory (you earned my respect before your appearance at VU) but rather to further the topic discussion and encourage others to post their experiences. I am just now mixing my latest batch of saline-inclusive bases so have no personal experience with it.
 

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Interesting saline information, Doc. I'm conflicted, however. Test results from another respected member whom I've frequently quoted on this and other topics would indicate they (we2rcool are two who post as one) noted the following regarding their coils and other effects of saline:

“The saline is an amazing goodness! Our "base" for almost everything we mix is now 80% VG with a 20% dilution (the 20% dilution is made up of 45% distilled water; 45% .9% saline; and 10% PGA).The flavors are much more *alive*, the dry mouth is lessened, and the final juice is MUCH easier on coils/wicks! The 'salt' (agree - we can't taste) is essential imo for certain flavors....particularly chocolate & bakery flavors
We've used a VG base for all our mixes of 80% VG; 9% distilled water; 9% sterile saline solution (.9%) and 2% distilled water...for almost a year in all of our mixes."

This is a small part of their results which included and excluded saline. I post this not as contradictory (you earned my respect before your appearance at VU) but rather to further the topic discussion and encourage others to post their experiences. I am just now mixing my latest batch of saline-inclusive bases so have no personal experience with it.
I vaped a juice somewhat like this...I think it was Open Source...thouroughly unimpressed with their juice. Really had lousy clouds and an unsatisfying feel in the mouth.
 

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I vaped a juice somewhat like this...I think it was Open Source...thouroughly unimpressed with their juice. Really had lousy clouds and an unsatisfying feel in the mouth.

I have heard the same thing, pulsevape. Reviews of their liquids have been less than stellar in general. For DIYers. their flavoring of choice is said to be NF.
 

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A number of additives not yet covered, quoted with permission from a writeup by Charles Yates of The Vapers' Table. This includes a number of concoctions sold by flavouring companies whose ingredients are unknown.

Tetramethylpyrazine
Adds Notes of- Nutty, Musty, Earthy, Cocoa, Raw Coffee, Potato, Peanuts
Application- Good for Tobacco use at 1% starting
http://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-6821-tetramethylpyrazine-10-pg.aspx

M Type Tobacco Premium – Tabanon/Tabanone
Tabanone is an important tobacco note molecule. From Turkish Tobacco Leaves
Adds Notes of- Tobacco, Earthy, Caramel
Application- Good for Tobacco. Great to mix with other tobacco flavors too like Tobacco Absolute
Percentage- Start at 1 drop per 10-15ml. No more than 2% for long steep
http://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-7322-m-type-premium-flavor.aspx

Linalool – A Terpene alcohol chemical.
It is found in plants like Coriander, Bay laurel and Cinnamon.
Adds Notes of- Herbal, Citrus (lemon-orange mainly) Floral (All important for Tobacco)
Application- Tobacco
Percentage- Start at 1%
https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-6148-linalool.aspx

Hickory Smoke Flavor
Adds a touch of that smoke to tobacco juices-
Adds Notes of- Smoke, Campfire
Application- Tobacco flavors such as flu cured and cowboy blends. Good for harsher needs at higher %
Percentage- Can be strong so start at 0.5%
http://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-7164-hickory-smoke-flavor.aspx?keyword=hickory+smoke

FA MTS Vape Wizard
MTS stands for Mellow, Thick and Smooth. Flavor stabilizer
MTS vape wizard contributes toward softening any acidic/sour perception, it assists in making vapour thicker, and it delivers both body and depth to any e-liquid
Adds Notes of- Not a distinct flavor per se. More about what it provides
Application- Tobacco a must try but can be used for most e liquids at low %
Percentage- 0.5 – 2%
https://www.myfreedomsmokes.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=mts

Damascenone-Beta
Compound component of essential oils. Found in Wines
Adds Notes of- A very powerful fruity floral note. Complex odor of rose, plum, blackcurrant, wine and tobacco
Application- Tobacco mainly
Percentage- Start at 0.2%-0.5% Month long steep is best
https://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-7278-damascone-beta.aspx

Smooth Flavour PG Concentrate (TFA)
This will round out any harsh edges and provide a thick, satisfying mouth feel. It will soften the high notes of your blend while boosting your background notes.
Adds Notes of- Fruity
Application- All Flavors
Percentage- Start at 2% depending on other additives- Experiment
https://www.myfreedomsmokes.com/nicotine-base-flavorings/flavorings/tfa-smooth.html

Ethyl Vanillin
Adds Notes of- Sweetener, Vanilla
Application- All Flavors
Percentage- 0.5 – 2% on average
http://wizardlabs.us/index.php?route=product/product&path=79&product_id=342
http://shop.perfumersapprentice.com/p-7258-vanillin-crystals-10-pg.aspx

Brown Sugar TFA
This is a water soluble version that I use in many mixes. Also use marshmallow
Adds Notes of- Sweet
Application- All flavors
Percentage- Start at 3% but subjective. Depends on other ingredients
http://wizardlabs.us/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=425&search=brown+sugar

Saline*
Saline can be used for many e liquid mixes. This can be the secret missing element to mixes.
NaCl 0.09% from a pharmacy. NOT table salt

Concentrated Lemon Juice
Adds an extra depth and brightens Fruit flavors
Adds Notes of- Fruit, zing, tangy
Application- Fruits and Tobacco
Percentage- Start at 1 to 2 drops per 5 ml
Make from freshly squeezed lemons or buy organic from the supermarket

Apple Cider Vinegar or Variations of Vinegar
Increase of acidity and can make liquids pop
Adds Notes of- Fruity, tangy, sour, vinegar of course
Application- Really enhances a tobacco mix. Also try for fruits at 0.5%
Percentage- 1-2 drops/10ml
Make your own or buy organic

Piperonal (AKA Heliotropin) Adds Floral Notes and described as similar to Vanilla and Cherry

3-methylcyclopentane-1, 2-Dione (AKA Cyclopentenolone) Commonly used as a flavor enhancer in both cigarettes and cigars.
* Efficacy of saline questioned. See posts 32-...
O Holy WOW Thank You so much for the very kind information,
 

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Interesting saline information, Doc. I'm conflicted, however. Test results from another respected member whom I've frequently quoted on this and other topics would indicate they (we2rcool are two who post as one) noted the following regarding their coils and other effects of saline:

“The saline is an amazing goodness! Our "base" for almost everything we mix is now 80% VG with a 20% dilution (the 20% dilution is made up of 45% distilled water; 45% .9% saline; and 10% PGA).The flavors are much more *alive*, the dry mouth is lessened, and the final juice is MUCH easier on coils/wicks! The 'salt' (agree - we can't taste) is essential imo for certain flavors....particularly chocolate & bakery flavors
We've used a VG base for all our mixes of 80% VG; 9% distilled water; 9% sterile saline solution (.9%) and 2% distilled water...for almost a year in all of our mixes."

This is a small part of their results which included and excluded saline. I post this not as contradictory (you earned my respect before your appearance at VU) but rather to further the topic discussion and encourage others to post their experiences. I am just now mixing my latest batch of saline-inclusive bases so have no personal experience with it.
Admittedly, the salt in saline, being in solution, is in a free-ion state, but even in the ultra-rare case that those free ions would ever find anything more competitively binding in the flavoring, the resulting salts still would not vaporize, and the loss of whatever was saltbound woulld change the flavor far below the threshold of even the most sensitive human palate's notice. Sorry, though we all know taste is subjective, the only way saline can make a difference in taste is because you "believe" it can. I can make an orange flavored drink, put purple colouring in it , and 10 out of 10 people will swear it's grape flavored. This is what i mean by taste being subjective. They are stating that the drink tastes like grapes, and I'm Just stating that it's physically impossible, and all an illusion in their minds. Get it?
 

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