Furfural

At a glance

An almond-and-bread-like compound derived from sugar processing, giving a warm, slightly caramellic characte It is used by perfumers as one of many aroma-chemical building blocks that combine to form a fragrance's overall accord, rather than being worn as a scent on its own.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
derived from agricultural by-products such as corn cobs or sugarcane bagasse
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
CAS number
98-01-1
Profile
sweet, almond-like, woody
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Furfural", CAS 98-01-1)
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-08-26