Phytol

At a glance

Phytol is a fragrance ingredient used in perfumery as a natural fixative and for its fresh, green notes, often derived from plant sources It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
plant sources
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
150-86-7
Profile
green, earthy, woody
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01