Cadinene

At a glance

A woody sesquiterpene found in cade, juniper, and cedar oils, giving a dry, resinous woody character used as a background note in woody and leather-type compositions.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
derived from essential oils, such as cedarwood
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
CAS number
29350-73-0
Profile
woody, dry, earthy
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01