1-Octen-3-ol aka Amyl Vinyl Carbinol
Earthy · CAS 3391-86-4 · 3 suppliers
What it smells like
Matsutake Alcohol has a powerful, sweet earthy aroma with unmistakable mushroom character, herbaceous lavender-hay undertones, and a raw, fungal freshness evoking forest floors after rain.
At a glance
| Scent family | Earthy |
| CAS number | 3391-86-4 |
| FEMA number | 2805 |
| Uses | Adds forest-floor realism to fougères and lavender compositions, creates earthy depth in green florals, evokes humid woodland atmospheres. |
| Typical usage | 0.47% in a perfume compound |
| Longevity | Lasts > 4 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
| INCI name | 1-OCTEN-3-OL |
| IUPAC name | Oct-1-en-3-ol |
IFRA usage limits (51st Amendment)
Maximum concentration in the finished consumer product, by IFRA category, drawn from official IFRA Standards and manufacturer certificates. Reference data — always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
| Category | Application | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | Prohibited |
| Category 2 | Deodorants & antiperspirants | Unrestricted |
| Category 3 | Eye products, men's facial creams (fingertip) | Unrestricted |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance, hydroalcoholic on skin | Unrestricted |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | Unrestricted |
| Category 5B | Face moisturiser | Unrestricted |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | Unrestricted |
| Category 5D | Baby cream, oil & talc | Unrestricted |
| Category 6 | Oral & lip care (toothpaste, mouthwash) | Prohibited |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | Unrestricted |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | Unrestricted |
| Category 8 | Significant anogenital exposure | Unrestricted |
| Category 9 | Rinse-off body & hand (soap, shower gel) | Unrestricted |
| Category 10A | Household care, non-spray | Unrestricted |
| Category 10B | Household aerosol / spray | Unrestricted |
| Category 11A | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. wipes) | Unrestricted |
| Category 11B | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. fabrics) | Unrestricted |
| Category 12 | Not intended for skin contact (candles, detergents) | Unrestricted |
Where to buy
Available from 3 suppliers, from $3.95.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Vigon | from $3.95 | View → |
| Perfumer Supply House | Bedoukian | from $9.50 | View → |
| The Perfumer's Apprentice | — | from $8.25 | View → |
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