Guaiacol
Balsamic · CAS 90-05-1 · 2 suppliers
What it smells like
Guaiacol delivers an intensely powerful smoky-phenolic opening with medicinal sharpness, evolving into warm vanilla undertones with woody-spicy nuances and surprising tea-rose floralcy, requiring careful dilution to reveal its sophisticated character.
At a glance
| Scent family | Balsamic |
| CAS number | 90-05-1 |
| FEMA number | 2532 |
| Uses | High-impact modifier for vanilla accords, sophisticated smoke effects, leather compositions, minute traces for floral complexity. |
| Longevity | Lasts > 280 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | Colourless liquid |
| INCI name | GUAIACOL |
| IUPAC name | 2-methoxyphenol |
IFRA usage limits
No IFRA restriction on record for this material. Always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
Where to buy
Available from 2 suppliers, from $3.95.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Vigon | from $3.95 | View → |
| The Perfumer's Apprentice | — | from $6.75 | View → |
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