3-(5,5,6-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl)cyclohexan-1-ol

At a glance

Isobornyl cyclohexanol (3-(5,5,6‑trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept‑2‑yl)cyclohexan‑1‑ol) is a synthetic sandalwood‑type terpenic alcohol with a clean, sweet‑woody, balsamic scent and strong fixative power.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic, produced by Givaudan as an economical sandalwood substitute
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
3407-42-9
IFRA status
Restricted -- max 1.2% in Category 4
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01