beta-Guaiene

At a glance

A woody sesquiterpene related to guaiacwood chemistry, giving a soft, dry woody character used to round out woody base accords. It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
plant-based, often derived from certain tree resins or roots
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Sesquiterpene
CAS number
88-84-6
Profile
woody, earthy, slightly spicy
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01