trans-Nerolidol

At a glance

trans-Nerolidol is a sesquiterpene alcohol used in perfumery for its fixative and fragrance properties, often found in floral and woody compositions It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
derived from neroli oil or synthesized
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
40716-66-3
Profile
floral, woody, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01