p-Cresol

At a glance

p-Cresol is a synthetic fragrance ingredient used to add a smoky or tar-like note to perfumes It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
chemical synthesis
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Phenol
CAS number
106-44-5
Profile
smoky, tar-like, phenolic
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "p-Cresol", CAS 106-44-5)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26