Nerolidol (cis)

At a glance

A soft, woody-floral sesquiterpene alcohol found in neroli and many woods, giving a gentle, waxy-floral char 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 neroli oil and other plant sources
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
142-50-7
Profile
floral, woody, slightly citrusy
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01