.beta.,.beta.-Carotene

At a glance

Derived from plants, vibrant orange pigment, sweet earthy scent It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Various plants
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Carotenoid
CAS number
7235-40-7
IFRA status
Restricted -- see note (2026-08-29)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-29