- CAS number
- 5986-55-0
- IFRA Standard status
- Not recorded
- Products
- 7
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Description
Patchoulol is a chemical compound rarely used on its own, but it serves as a core component of patchouli essential oil. It appears frequently in chromatographic analysis results due to its significant presence in fragrance compositions. Along with nor-patchoulenol, patchoulol is responsible for the characteristic scent emitted by patchouli essential oil. Beyond patchouli, this compound can also be found in Curcuma aromatica, a plant related to turmeric. Historically, patchoulol was first isolated in 1869 by the scientist Gal, marking an important step in understanding aromatic ingredients.
Additional information
Time travel: Patchoulol has a history dating back over 150 years, having been first isolated in 1869 by the scientist Gal at a time when organic chemistry was still in its early stages.
The secret behind the scent: Although patchouli essential oil contains hundreds of different compounds, just two molecules—patchoulol and nor-patchoulenol—are primarily responsible for the deep, earthy scent that characterizes it.
Unexpected botanical affinity: Patchoulol is found not only in patchouli, but also in Curcuma aromatica, a plant related to turmeric that is traditionally used in Asian medicine and cooking.
CAS number
5986-55-0
Other names
Patchouli alcoolPatchouli AlcoholPatchoulanol
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IFRA Standard status
The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.
Not recorded
