Terpenes and Terpenoids, patchouli-oil, a-guaiene fraction, oxidized

At a glance

Oxidized α‑guaiene fraction from patchouli oil (Pogostemon cablin leaves, Indonesia) yields a rich, earthy‑woody aroma with subtle spicy and leathery nuances, used to deepen base notes.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Pogostemon cablin leaves, Indonesia
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Oxidized sesquiterpene hydrocarbon
CAS number
1442462-94-3
IFRA status
Restricted -- controlled via constituent peroxide limits
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01