Aromavault

Identifiers

Manufacturer

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CAS number

77-53-2

CAS (all sources)

77-53-2

CAS (Perfumiarz)

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CAS (PerfumersWorld)

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CAS (FraterWork)

77-53-2

CAS (EU Hekserij)

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CAS (TSCA Hekserij)

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INCI name (FraterWork)

CEDROL

IUPAC name (FraterWork)

(3R,3aS,6R,7R,8aS)-3,6,8,8-Tetramethyloctahydro-1H-3a,7-methanoazulen-6-ol

INCI (Hekserij)

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EC number (Hekserij)

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FEMA (Hekserij)

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UN number

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Synonyms (PerfumersWorld)

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Synonyms (FraterWork)

Cedar camphor, Cedrol

Scent profile

Note type (FraterWork)

Base Note

Odour family (FraterWork)

Woody

Odour profile (FraterWork)

Cedrol has a soft, dry, woody scent reminiscent of cedarwood with subtle sweet and sometimes earthy or leathery undertones.

Longevity (FraterWork)

Lasts > 400 hours on a smelling strip.

Appearance (FraterWork)

White crystals

Descriptions

Comment (FraterWork)

Cedrol crystals open with an almost imperceptible whisper—pure, high-grade material can seem nearly odourless at first encounter. This isn't a deficiency but rather the material's unique character: a soft, dry cedarwood note so refined it lacks the rough edges of cedar oil. What begins as faintness transforms into extraordinary persistence—400 hours on a blotter isn't unusual. The initial impression reveals clean, dry wood with none of the turpentine sharpness found in crude cedar oils. Subtle sweet undertones emerge only in less pure grades, where trace compounds add faint balsamic nuances. The crystalline form ensures maximum purity and consistent performance. Use Cedrol at 1-10% as your primary fixative when building fragrances that must last. This alcohol excels where other fixatives fail: in alkaline soap bases, it remains stable while musks degrade; in functional fragrances, it provides tenacity without interfering with fresh top notes. Use it as the invisible foundation beneath woody accords, where it amplifies cedar and sandalwood effects without adding its own prominent character. In floral compositions, it provides structural support that prevents ethereal notes from disappearing. Consider it your "tutor note"—present throughout the fragrance evolution, lifting and supporting rather than dominating. aromachem Best Seller

Notes

Cedrol crystals open with an almost imperceptible whisper—pure, high-grade material can seem nearly odourless at first encounter. This isn't a deficiency but rather the material's unique character: a soft, dry cedarwood note so refined it lacks the rough edges of cedar oil. What begins as faintness transforms into extraordinary persistence—400 hours on a blotter isn't unusual. The initial impression reveals clean, dry wood with none of the turpentine sharpness found in crude cedar oils. Subtle sweet undertones emerge only in less pure grades, where trace compounds add faint balsamic nuances. The crystalline form ensures maximum purity and consistent performance. Use Cedrol at 1-10% as your primary fixative when building fragrances that must last. This alcohol excels where other fixatives fail: in alkaline soap bases, it remains stable while musks degrade; in functional fragrances, it provides tenacity without interfering with fresh top notes. Use it as the invisible foundation beneath woody accords, where it amplifies cedar and sandalwood effects without adding its own prominent character. In floral compositions, it provides structural support that prevents ethereal notes from disappearing. Consider it your "tutor note"—present throughout the fragrance evolution, lifting and supporting rather than dominating. aromachem Best Seller

Usage

Average use (FraterWork)

0.63% in a perfume compound

Uses (FraterWork)

Primary use as a fixative and base note in woody compositions, enhancing longevity and structural support.

IFRA 51 (FraterWork)

No restriction for category 4

Links

FraterWorkhttps://fraterworks.com/products/cedrol-crystas

Cedrol Crystals

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