- CAS number
- 67801-20-1
- IFRA Standard status
- Not recorded
- Products
- 6
Last updated · 25-05-2026Record completeness75%
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Description
3-Methyl-5-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)pent-4-en-2-ol is a modern fragrance ingredient, designed as an exceptional alternative to precious sandalwood. It delivers a rich, warm, and soothing scent with distinctive musk notes, making it ideal for crafting sophisticated fragrances. Perfumers create it in the laboratory using innovative methods to ensure consistency and quality. Increasingly, the production of 3-Methyl-5-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)pent-4-en-2-ol utilizes renewable raw material sources, highlighting a commitment to sustainability and the protection of the planet's natural resources.
Additional information
- Synthetic sandalwood alternatives like 3-Methyl-5-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)pent-4-en-2-ol protect endangered sandalwood trees from over-harvesting, ensuring their sustainability.
- Laboratory-crafted fragrance ingredients like 3-Methyl-5-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)pent-4-en-2-ol offer consistent scent profiles, unaffected by seasonal shifts, for reliable quality in every product.
- 3-Methyl-5-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)pent-4-en-2-ol embodies innovation in modern perfumery, combining art and science to create distinctive and memorable fragrances.
CAS number
67801-20-1
Other names
4-Penten-2-ol, 3-methyl-5-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)-3-methyl-5-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)-4-penten-2-olPrabanolMohanolEbanolSandal pentenol3-methyl-5-(2,2,3-trimethyl-1-cyclopent-3-enyl)pent-4-en-2-olMatsunol3-Methyl-5-(2,2,3-trimethylcyclopent-3-en-1-yl)pent-4-en-2-olMuscosandrol
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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
Regulatory information
The safety of the ingredient 3-Methyl-5-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)pent-4-en-2-ol has been evaluated by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) and a peer-reviewed safety assessment has been published. It was found to have the potential to cause skin sensitization in a small percentage of individuals. This means that in a limited number of people, repeated contact at a sufficiently high level may cause a temporary reaction, including redness, rash, or itching of the skin. To prevent sensitization, RIFM has established a maximum acceptable concentration level for this ingredient, and the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has established a safe use standard for household and personal care products based on this level. Additional safety evaluations have been conducted by various regulatory bodies worldwide.
