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This ingredient serves as a sustainable alternative to natural sandalwood, which has grown increasingly scarce due to the overexploitation of sandalwood trees that require decades to mature.
The molecular structure of this ingredient is specifically designed to mimic the olfactory properties of sandalwood, achieving similar aromatic notes without utilizing natural resources.
Synthetic sandalwood alternatives have been under development since the 1970s, when initial concerns regarding the sustainability of natural sandalwood cultivation first arose.
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.