Bacdanol

At a glance

Bacdanol is an IFF synthetic terpene alcohol mimicking sandalwood oil's structure, giving a true-to-nature sandalwood character with soft milky undertones and a faint rose facet. Perceptible at very low concentrations, it's prized for diffusion and cost-effective support.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
Synthesized in laboratories
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
28219-61-6
Profile
Warm, milky-creamy sandalwood with a subtle rose facet
IFRA status
Not restricted
Cost tier
Medium
โ— reviewed ยท last checked 2026-10-01