Cedarwood, Chinese, CO2 extract

At a glance

CO₂‑extracted oil from the wood of Chinese cedar (Juniperus chinensis, China) yields a dry, woody‑resinous scent with soft balsamic sweetness, used as a long‑lasting base note and fixative.

One of several trade forms of Cedarwood catalogued here — see the full family →

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Wood
Extraction
CO2 extraction
Chemical family
Sesquiterpene alcohols (cedrol)
CAS number
1159574-01-2
IFRA status
Restricted -- peroxide value must be less than 20 mmol/L
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01