Myrtenol

At a glance

A minty, camphoraceous woody alcohol found in myrtle oil, giving a fresh, slightly medicinal-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
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
derived from myrtle plants
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
515-00-4
Profile
fresh, green, herbaceous
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01