What is (E,E)-Farnesol CAS 106-28-5?
Farnesol, chemically known as 3,7,11-trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatriene-1-ol, is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene alcohol widely found in plant essential oils (such as palm grass oil, orange blossom oil, jasmine oil) and beeswax. Its aroma features sweet floral, woody and green notes, with a soft soapy feel and a faint fat aroma. It is an important multifunctional raw material in flavors and fragrances.
(E,E)-Farnesol CAS 106-28-5 Use
I. Perfumes and high-end fragrances
(1) Core fragrance construction
Floral notes:
As the base component of white flower notes such as rose, jasmine, and lily of the valley, it gives perfumes a natural floral body feel.
Classic application: Compounded with phenylethyl alcohol and linalool to enhance the fullness of rose aroma (such as the jasmine-rose complex fragrance in Chanel "No.5").
Green notes:
Combined with leaf alcohol and leaf acetate, it simulates the fresh greenness of plant stems and leaves (such as the spring garden theme fragrance). Oriental and woody notes:
Paired with sandalwood and patchouli, it balances the dryness of woody notes and adds a delicate sweetness (dosage 0.5%-2%).
(2) Fixing and coordinating effects
Delaying the dissipation of volatile fragrances through intermolecular hydrogen bonding and prolonging the fragrance retention time.
Neutralizing the sharp metallic feel of aldehydes (such as decanal) and enhancing the roundness of the fragrance.
II. Daily chemical product fragrances
(1) Personal care products
Skin care products (lotions, essences):
It has both emollient and elegant floral functions, with a dosage of 0.1%-1% to enhance the sensory experience of the product.
Research shows that it has mild antibacterial properties and can assist in the preservation of formulas (needs to be combined with other preservatives).
Shampoo and conditioner:
Synergizing with limonene and menthol, it provides an olfactory hint of "residual floral fragrance after cleansing" (dosage 0.05%-0.3%)
(2) Household cleaning and detergents
Softeners and laundry detergents:
Form a lasting light fragrance on fabrics to cover up the chemical smell of detergents (compounded with benzyl acetate, ratio 1:2).
Soap:
Good alkali resistance, stable release of green and sweet floral fragrance in the soap base (dosage 0.3%-1%).
III. Food and oral care flavors
(1) Food flavor enhancement
Fruit flavors:
Simulate the green aroma of fruit peel in citrus, peach, and lychee flavors (dosage <10 ppm).
Combined with citral and geraniol to enhance the layering of tropical fruits.
Dairy products and candies:
Used in small amounts in cream and vanilla ice cream to balance the sweetness (dosage <5 ppm).
(2) Oral care products
Toothpaste and mouthwash:
Combined with peppermint oil and methyl salicylate to reduce the irritation of the cooling sensation and give a mild floral aftertaste (dosage 0.01%-0.1%).
IV. Functional flavors and medical applications
(1) Antibacterial and soothing formulas
Use its natural antibacterial properties to add to antibacterial hand soap or anti-acne skin care products (need to be compatible with solvents such as butylene glycol).
As a fragrance base in ointments to reduce drug odor (such as sulfur-containing anti-acne products).
(2) Industrial flavors
Inks and coatings:
As a stabilizer for solvent-based flavors to prevent aroma oxidation and deterioration (dosage 0.05%-0.2%).
Pet products:
Mask the smell of animal fat in pet shampoo and choose a low concentration (<0.01%) that is friendly to the pet's sense of smell.
