Guaiacol

At a glance

A smoky, phenolic compound found in wood smoke and whisky, giving a distinctive medicinal-smoky character used sparingly in smoky and leather accords.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
derived from guaiacum or synthesized
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Phenol
CAS number
90-05-1
Profile
smoky, woody, spicy
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01