Farnesol
Floral · CAS 4602-84-0 · 2 suppliers
What it smells like
Farnesol presents the quintessential lily-of-the-valley character with fresh, green, delicately floral notes that develop sweet-oily qualities, woody undertones, and subtle linden-blossom nuances, evolving with extraordinary tenacity over 16 days.
At a glance
| Scent family | Floral |
| CAS number | 4602-84-0 |
| Uses | Master blender for floral harmonisation; creates muguet and linden accords; extends middle note longevity with fixative properties. |
| Typical usage | 1.5% in a perfume compound |
| Longevity | Lasts 400 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | Colourless liquid |
| INCI name | FARNESOL |
| IUPAC name | (2E,6E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trien-1-ol |
IFRA usage limits (49th 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 | 0.21% |
| Category 2 | Deodorants & antiperspirants | 0.062% |
| Category 3 | Eye products, men's facial creams (fingertip) | 1.2% |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance, hydroalcoholic on skin | 1.2% |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.29% |
| Category 5B | Face moisturiser | 0.29% |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.29% |
| Category 5D | Baby cream, oil & talc | 0.29% |
| Category 6 | Oral & lip care (toothpaste, mouthwash) | 0.68% |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 2.4% |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 2.4% |
| Category 8 | Significant anogenital exposure | 0.12% |
| Category 9 | Rinse-off body & hand (soap, shower gel) | 2.3% |
| Category 10A | Household care, non-spray | 8.1% |
| Category 10B | Household aerosol / spray | 8.1% |
| Category 11A | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. wipes) | 4.5% |
| Category 11B | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. fabrics) | 4.5% |
| Category 12 | Not intended for skin contact (candles, detergents) | Unrestricted |
Where to buy
Available from 2 suppliers, from $3.95.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Ventos | from $3.95 | View → |
| The Perfumer's Apprentice | Symrise | from $6.75 | View → |
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