trans-alpha-Santalol

  • Identifiers

    CAS number
    14490-17-6

    Retention indicies (RI)

    • DB5: 1695.0
  • Properties

  • Applications

    trans-α-Santalol (CAS 14490-17-6) is widely used in fine fragrances as a long-lasting sandalwood note and fixative; in cosmetics/skincare as a fragrance, sensorial emollient and formulation aid with reported mild antimicrobial, antioxidant and soothing properties; found in candles, incense, home care, deodorants and hair care; employed in aromatherapy for relaxation/meditation; investigated in cosmeceutical and pharmaceutical research for inflammation modulation, malodor control and skin-barrier support; used as a reference material/standard and as a building block for sandalwood-derived odorants; occasionally applied as a trace flavor in foods/beverages; also explored as a natural insect repellent and odor stabilizer in detergents, offering good compatibility in alkaline soap bases, solubility in ethanol/oils, and enhanced fragrance longevity on skin and textiles.

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Recommendation
No restriction
Maximum acceptable concentrations in the finished product (%)
Category 1
Products applied to the lips
No restriction Category 7A
Rinse-off products applied to the hair with some hand contact
No restriction
Category 2
Products applied to the axillae
No restriction Category 7B
Leave-on products applied to the hair with some hand contact
No restriction
Category 3
Products applied to the face/body using fingertips
No restriction Category 8
Products with significant anogenital exposure
No restriction
Category 4
Products related to fine fragrance
No restriction Category 9
Products with body and hand exposure, primarily rinse off
No restriction
Category 5A
Body lotion products applied to the body using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
No restriction Category 10A
Household care products with mostly hand contact
No restriction
Category 5B
Face moisturizer products applied to the face using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
No restriction Category 10B
Household care products with mostly hand contact, including aerosol/spray products (with potential leave-on skin contact)
No restriction
Category 5C
Hand cream products applied to the hands using the hands (palms), primarily leave on
No restriction Category 11A
Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate without UV exposure
No restriction
Category 5D
Baby Creams, baby Oils and baby talc
No restriction Category 11B
Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate with potential UV exposure
No restriction
Category 6
Products with oral and lip exposure
No restriction Category 12
Products not intended for direct skin contact, minimal or insignificant transfer to skin
No restriction
Name CAS Botanical Proportion
Sandalwood, indian (India) 2 8006-87-9 Santalum album L., fam. Santalaceae 0.56%
Osmanthus concentrate 2 (Sukhumi-Abkhasia) 68917-05-5 Osmanthus fragrans (Thunb.) Lour., fam. Oleaceae 0.03%
Sandalwood, indian (China) 2 8006-87-9 Santalum album L., fam. Santalaceae 13.6%
Vitex agnus-castus leaf (Italy) Vitex agnus-castus L., fam. Verbenaceae 0.1%
Vitex agnus-castus fruit (Italy) Vitex agnus-castus L., fam. Verbenaceae 0.01%
Vitex agnus-castus inflorescence (Italy) Vitex agnus-castus L., fam. Verbenaceae 0.01%
Sage, dalmatian 9 8022-56-8 Salvia officinalis L., fam. Lamiaceae (Labiatae) 0.3%
Rosemary 2 8000-25-7 Rosmarinus officinalis L., fam. Lamiaceae (Labiatae) 0.3%
Microglossa pyrrhopappa Microglossa pyrrhopappa (A. Rich) Agnew var. Phyrropappa, fam. Asteraceae 1.9%
Minthostachys mollis (Argentina) Minthostachys mollis (Kunth.) Grisebach, fam. Lamiaceae (Labiatae) 0.17%
Sage, dalmatian (Italy) 9 8022-56-8 Salvia officinalis L., fam. Lamiaceae (Labiatae) 0.3%
Rosemary (Italy) 15 8000-25-7 Rosmarinus officinalis L., fam. Lamiaceae (Labiatae) 0.6%
Elionurus elegans aerial parts Elionurus elegans Kunth (African Pasture Grass), fam. Poaceae (Gramineae) 0.6%
Elionurus elegans roots Elionurus elegans Kunth (African Pasture Grass), fam. Poaceae (Gramineae) 0.8%