alpha-Guaiene

At a glance

Alpha‑guaiene is a sesquiterpene hydrocarbon found in guaiac wood and other plants, also produced synthetically; it gives a warm woody‑spicy, slightly sweet note used in base accords.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
naturally occurring in certain plants, commercially produced through synthesis
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Sesquiterpene hydrocarbon
CAS number
3691-12-1
Profile
woody, earthy, slightly spicy
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01