(+/-)-Dihydrofarnesol

At a glance

(+/-)-Dihydrofarnesol is a terpene alcohol used in perfumery as a floral heart note and fixative. It provides a delicate lily-of-the-valley and soft rose character to a wide variety of floral and fresh fragrance formulations.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
51411-24-6
Profile
floral, muguet, rosy, fresh, subtle woody
IFRA status
Restricted -- see note (2026-08-27)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-27