Nerolidol
CAS: 7212-44-4
BaseFloral
Identifiers
Manufacturer
Firmenich
CAS number
7212-44-4
CAS (all sources)
7212-44-4
CAS (Perfumiarz)
7212-44-4
CAS (PerfumersWorld)
7212-44-4
CAS (FraterWork)
7212-44-4
CAS (EU Hekserij)
7212-44-4
CAS (TSCA Hekserij)
7212-44-4
INCI name (FraterWork)
NEROLIDOL
IUPAC name (FraterWork)
3,7,11-Trimethyl-1,6,10-dodecatrien-3-ol
INCI (Hekserij)
NEROLIDOL ISOMERS
EC number (Hekserij)
230-597-5
FEMA (Hekserij)
2772
UN number
3082
Synonyms (PerfumersWorld)
Nerolidol : 3,7,11-Trimethyl-1,6,10-dodecatrienol-3 : Melaleucol :Melaleucol : Melaleucol : Peruviol : Peruviol : Peruviol1,6,10-Dodecatrien-3-ol, 3,7,11-Trimethyl- : nerolidol :1,6,10-Dodecatrien-3-ol, 3,7,11-Trimethyl-:
Synonyms (FraterWork)
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Scent profile
Note (Perfumiarz)
Base Note
Note type (FraterWork)
Base Note
Odour family (FraterWork)
Floral
Odour profile (FraterWork)
Nerolidol has a delicate, mild floral-woody scent with green
undertones and subtle citrus, waxy, and fruity nuances.
Longevity (FraterWork)
Lasts > 100 hours on a smelling strip.
Odor life hours (PerfumersWorld)
48
Relative odor impact (PerfumersWorld)
38
Appearance (FraterWork)
Colourless liquid
Descriptions
Description
Nerolidol is mild herbal-floral soft-light-floral-woody muguet woody floralgreen sweet-pea peony many types; fruit apple rose honey.
Odor description (Perfumiarz)
Nerolidol is a sesquiterpene alcohol with a subtle yet complex olfactory
profile, combining delicate floral and woody tones. Its scent is unobtrusive,
reminiscent of rose petals, apple, and lily of the valley.
It is one of those materials whose quiet presence makes a difference. Used as a
structural element in the base, it works discreetly, binding the composition
together and adding body.
Nerolidol is especially valued in delicate floral accords, where heavier
fixatives might overwhelm the fragrance’s lightness. In woody and vanilla
accords, it introduces “air” and balances heavier notes. It is the perfect
“invisible” backbone that holds everything together and subtly extends the
longevity of the fragrance.
Odour (PerfumersWorld)
mild herbal-floral soft-light-floral-woody muguet Woody, Floral, GreenOdor
Description (PerfumersWorld)
Nerolidol is mild herbal-floral soft-light-floral-woody muguet woody floralgreen sweet-pea peony many types; fruit apple rose honey.
Comment (FraterWork)
Nerolidol opens with an understated elegance—a whisper rather than a shout. This
sesquiterpene alcohol presents faint woody-floral notes that seem to hover just
at the edge of perception, like "an aura of light or a cool breeze." The initial
impression is deceptively mild: soft rose petals, fresh apple skin, and delicate
muguet float above a woody base. Yet this subtle character masks exceptional
staying power—what starts as barely perceptible evolves into a persistent
presence that can last over 280 hours on a blotter, quietly supporting and
enhancing everything around it.
Deploy Nerolidol at 0.5-3% when you need sophisticated structural support
without obvious character modification. Its true genius lies in functional
excellence: as a blender, it seamlessly links disparate notes, smoothing harsh
transitions between top and base; as a fixative, it anchors volatile materials
while adding its own substantive trace. Use it to build delicate florals like
muguet, honeysuckle, and peony where heavy fixatives would overwhelm. In
woody-vanillic accords, it provides an "airy side" that prevents density. Its
ability to enhance skin penetration makes it valuable in functional fragrances.
Despite the similar names, Nerolidol and Nerol are fundamentally different
materials with distinct roles in perfumery. The key difference lies in their
molecular structure: Nerol is a C10 monoterpene alcohol (rose-fresh, citrusy,
lighter), while Nerolidol is a C15 sesquiterpene alcohol (woody-floral,
tenacious, heavier). Nerol provides bright, fresh rose with seashore wetness and
moderate tenacity; Nerolidol offers subtle woody-floral depth with exceptional
longevity. Nerol functions as a vibrant top-to-middle note in rose and citrus
accords; Nerolidol serves as an invisible base note, fixative, and blender. The
extra isoprene unit in Nerolidol's structure dramatically reduces volatility,
transforming a fresh floral material into a sophisticated structural element.
Choose Nerol for immediate rose freshness; select Nerolidol for invisible
excellence in blending and fixation.
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Notes
Nerolidol opens with an understated elegance—a whisper rather than a shout. This
sesquiterpene alcohol presents faint woody-floral notes that seem to hover just
at the edge of perception, like "an aura of light or a cool breeze." The initial
impression is deceptively mild: soft rose petals, fresh apple skin, and delicate
muguet float above a woody base. Yet this subtle character masks exceptional
staying power—what starts as barely perceptible evolves into a persistent
presence that can last over 280 hours on a blotter, quietly supporting and
enhancing everything around it.
Deploy Nerolidol at 0.5-3% when you need sophisticated structural support
without obvious character modification. Its true genius lies in functional
excellence: as a blender, it seamlessly links disparate notes, smoothing harsh
transitions between top and base; as a fixative, it anchors volatile materials
while adding its own substantive trace. Use it to build delicate florals like
muguet, honeysuckle, and peony where heavy fixatives would overwhelm. In
woody-vanillic accords, it provides an "airy side" that prevents density. Its
ability to enhance skin penetration makes it valuable in functional fragrances.
Despite the similar names, Nerolidol and Nerol are fundamentally different
materials with distinct roles in perfumery. The key difference lies in their
molecular structure: Nerol is a C10 monoterpene alcohol (rose-fresh, citrusy,
lighter), while Nerolidol is a C15 sesquiterpene alcohol (woody-floral,
tenacious, heavier). Nerol provides bright, fresh rose with seashore wetness and
moderate tenacity; Nerolidol offers subtle woody-floral depth with exceptional
longevity. Nerol functions as a vibrant top-to-middle note in rose and citrus
accords; Nerolidol serves as an invisible base note, fixative, and blender. The
extra isoprene unit in Nerolidol's structure dramatically reduces volatility,
transforming a fresh floral material into a sophisticated structural element.
Choose Nerol for immediate rose freshness; select Nerolidol for invisible
excellence in blending and fixation.
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Usage
Perfume uses (PerfumersWorld)
Muguet Sweet-pea Peony Many Perfume Types; Fruit FlavorsApple Rose Honey * Relative Odor Impact 38 * Odor Life on a smelling strip 48 hrs
Average use (FraterWork)
2% in a perfume compound
Uses (FraterWork)
Primarily used as a fixative, blender, and modifier in floral
compositions, especially for delicate florals.
Use (Hekserij)
Nerolidol has a light scent reminiscent of blossoms, for example orange blossom:
a green floral scent with aspects of citrus and spices. The scent is not
particularly strong, undiluted use is common. Typical use is in fresh floral
accords, especially of orange blossom, but it also combines very nicely with
woods. It can have a fixing effect in floral scents, but it also gives a nice
fresh note. Think for example of rose, jasmine, lily of the valley and gardenia.
You usually use between 0,1% and 10% of this substance in the fragrance
composition. It is primarily a heart to base note in perfumes and is stable in
most products, including soap.
IFRA 51 (FraterWork)
No restriction for category 4
Physical properties
Properties (Hekserij)
Nerolidol is a colourless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature. The
substance has a fairly long shelf life and occurs in nature, but the synthetic
version is used for use as a fragrance.
Regulatory
ADR (Hekserij)
9/III
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