4-Allylphenol

At a glance

4-Allylphenol is a synthetic phenolic fragrance with a sweet, spicy, clove‑like aroma, used as a modifier in oriental and woody perfume compositions. It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic (petrochemical)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Phenol
CAS number
501-92-8
Profile
phenolic, medicinal, herbal
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01