Nerolidol
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 7212-44-4
Soft, mild floral with a woody, green character and a light muguet and rose facet. Airy and natural, it links floral, citrus and woody notes and adds a gentle floral lift.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Rose |
| Descriptor 3 | Woody |
| Odor Impact1 | 38 |
| Impact Level | Low |
| Tenacity1 | 48 h |
| Tenacity2 | 100 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 7212-44-4 |
| INCI Name | Nerolidol isomers |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C15H26O |
| Mol. Weight | 222.37 |
| IUPAC Name | (6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-1,6,10-trien-3-ol |
| InChIKey | FQTLCLSUCSAZDY-SDNWHVSQSA-N |
Synonyms
Nerolidol (isomer unspecified), nerolidol nat, nerolidol natural, nerolidol natural isolate, nerolidol naturel, nerolidol paraguay, nerolidol pure FCC, nerolidol synthetic, 3,7,11-Trimethyl-1,6,10-dodecatrienol-3, Melaleucol, Peruviol, Peruviol 1,6,10-Dodecatrien-3-ol, 3,7,11-Trimethyl, 1,6,10-Dodecatrien-3-ol, dodecatriene, 3-hydroxy-3,7,11-trimethyl-1,6,10-dodecatriene, methyl vinyl homogeranyl carbinol, natural isolated constituent, 3,7,11-trimethyl dodeca-1,6,10-trien-3-ol, 3,7,11-trimethyl-1,6,10-dodecatrien-3-ol, 3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-1,6,10-trien-3-ol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 114 °C @ 1 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 96.11 °C |
| Density | 0.872 |
| Refractive Index | 1.478 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.6 |
| Solubility | Soluble in most fixed oils and propylene glycol; slightly soluble in water; insoluble in glycerol |
| Appearance | Liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.092 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.027 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.55 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.52 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.13 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.13 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.13 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.043 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.30 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.52 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.52 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.043 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 1.0 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.17 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 1.2 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.043 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.043 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | 100 % |
| IFRA Amendment | 52 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Farnesol | 0.03 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Farnesol | 0.03 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.