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Alpha Bisabolol

Aroma Chemical CAS 515-69-5

A mild floral note with a soft peppery character and a clean balsamic facet. Gentle and natural, it rounds floral accords.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Floral
Descriptor 2 Woody
Descriptor 3 Balsamic
Impact Level Low

Identification

CAS Number515-69-5
INCI NameBisabolol
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC15H26O
Mol. Weight222.37
IUPAC Name6-methyl-2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)hept-5-en-2-ol
InChIKeyRGZSQWQPBWRIAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

Alpha-Bisabolol, bisabola-1,12-dien-8-ol, dextro,laevo-alpha-bisabolol, DL-alpha-bisabolol, bisabolol alpha racemic synthetic, alpha-bisabolol ex lemon natural, alpha-bisabolol nat., alpha-bisabolol natural, alpha-bisabolol rac., 3-cyclohexene-1-methanol, a,4-dimethyl-a-(4-methyl-3-penten-1-yl)-, (aR,1R)-, 3-cyclohexene-1-methanol, a,4-dimethyl-a-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (aR,1R)-rel-, (R*,R*)-6-dethyl-2-(4-methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-5-hepten-2-ol, (R*,R*)-(1)-alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl) cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol, (R*,R*)-alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl) cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol, dragosantol 100 (Symrise), (2R)-6-methyl-2-((1R)-4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)hept-5-en-2-ol, (R)-6-methyl-2-((R)-4-methyl-cyclohex-3-enyl)-hept-5-en-2-ol, (R)-6-methyl-2-((R)-4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)hept-5-en-2-ol, 6-methyl-2-(4-methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-5-hepten-2-ol, (2R)-6-methyl-2-[(1R)-4-methyl-1-cyclohex-3-enyl]hept-5-en-2-ol, (2R)-6-methyl-2-[(1R)-4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl]hept-5-en-2-ol, rel-(2R)-6-methyl-2-[(1R)-4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl]hept-5-en-2-ol, 1-methyl-4-(1-hydroxy-1,5,5-trimethyl-4-pentenyl) cyclohex-1-ene, bisabolol

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 314.00 °C
Flash Point 135.00 °C
Vapor Pressure 0.000040 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP 5.070
Solubility alcohol; water, 1.688 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only.
Appearance colorless clear viscous liquid

Regulatory status

IFRA maximum concentrations

CategoryUseLimit in the finished product
Category 1 Lip products, toys 0.42 %
Category 2 Deodorants, antiperspirants 0.13 %
Category 3 Eye products 2.5 %
Category 4 Fine fragrance 2.4 %
Category 5A Body lotion 0.60 %
Category 5B Face cream 0.60 %
Category 5C Hand cream 0.60 %
Category 5D Baby creams, oils 0.20 %
Category 6 Oral care, mouthwash 1.4 %
Category 7A Rinse-off hair products 3.0 %
Category 7B Leave-on hair products 3.0 %
Category 8 Intimate and baby wipes 0.20 %
Category 9 Soap, shampoo, rinse-off 4.6 %
Category 10A Household care, hand contact 4.6 %
Category 10B Aerosol air fresheners 17 %
Category 11A Intended skin contact 0.20 %
Category 11B Minimal skin contact 0.20 %
Category 12 No skin contact, candles Not restricted
IFRA Amendment49
Restriction TypeRestriction
Critical EffectDermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity

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