p-Tolyl alcohol

At a glance

p-Tolyl alcohol is a synthetic fragrance ingredient used as a fixative and to add depth to perfumes It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
589-18-4
Profile
floral, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "p-Tolyl alcohol", CAS 589-18-4)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26