Oils, sandalwood, santalene synthase-modified Rhodobacter sphaeroides-fermented, from D-Glucose, oxidized

At a glance

A sandalwood‑type oil produced by fermenting D‑glucose with genetically‑engineered Rhodobacter sphaeroides expressing santalene synthase, then distilling and oxidising the product.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Fermentation of D‑glucose by santalene‑synthase‑modified Rhodobacter sphaeroides (BASF Isobionics® Santalol)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
CAS number
2576531-09-2
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01