Patchouli Light Oil
Naturals Base Note CAS 8014-09-3
Deep, earthy and woody with a dark, slightly camphoraceous top and a sweet, balsamic, powdery depth. Rich and tenacious, it grounds chypre, oriental and woody compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Woody |
| Descriptor 2 | Earthy |
| Descriptor 3 | Patchouli |
| Odor Impact1 | 100 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 400 h |
| Tenacity2 | 400 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 | 8014-09-3 |
| INCI Name | Pogostemon cablin oil |
| Category | Naturals |
Synonyms
Patchouli Light Essential Oil, Patchouli oil, patchouli oil decolorized, pogostemon cablin oil decolorized, pogostemon patchouli oil decolorized, patchouli incolor abs MD, on carrier, Rectified, patchouli absolute (for fragrance) (Robertet), patchouli absolute indonesia, pogostemon patchouli absolute
Physical and chemical data
| Flash Point | >93 °C |
| Density | 0.953 to 0.975 |
| Refractive Index | 1.505 to 1.515 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 42.87 mg/L @ 25 C (est); bath foam |
| Appearance | dark brownish green viscous liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| D-Limonene | 0.017 % |
| Eugenol | 0.01 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Beta-Carophyllene | 2.991 % |
| Pinene | 0.234 % |
| Limonene | 0.017 % |
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.