Myrcenol

At a glance

A floral-woody alcohol related to myrcene chemistry, giving a soft, fresh floral-woody character. 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
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
543-39-5
Profile
fresh, citrusy, woody
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01