Sclareol
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 515-03-7
A sweet balsamic note with a clary character and a soft amber facet. Woody and natural, it adds an ambery depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Balsamic |
| Descriptor 2 | Amber |
| Descriptor 3 | Sage |
| Impact Level | Low |
| Tenacity2 | 292 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 515-03-7 |
| INCI Name | [1r-(1alpha)]-alpha- ethenyldecahydro- 2-hydroxy-a,2,5,5,8a- pentamethyl- 1-naphthalenepropanol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C20H36O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 308.5 |
| IUPAC Name | (1R,2R,4aS,8aS)-1-[(3R)-3-hydroxy-3-methylpent-4-enyl]-2,5,5,8a-tetramethyl-3,4,4a,6,7,8-hexahydro-1H-naphthalen-2-ol |
| InChIKey | XVULBTBTFGYVRC-HHUCQEJWSA-N |
Synonyms
alpha-ethenyl decahydro-2-hydroxy-a,2,5,5,8a-pentamethyl(1R-(1alpha(R*),2beta,4abeta,8H, (1theta- (1alpha (theta),2beta, 4abeta,8aalpha))-alpha-ethenyl decahydro-2-hydroxy-alpha,2,5,5,8a-pentamethyl-1-naphthalene propanol, (1r,2r,8as)-1-[(3R)-3-hydroxy-3-methylpent-4-en-1-yl]-2,5,5,8a-tetramethyldecahydronaphthalen-2-ol, (1R,2R,8aS)-1-[(3R)-3-hydroxy-3-methylpent-4-enyl]-2,5,5,8a-tetramethyl-3,4,4a,6,7,8-hexahydro-1H-naphthalen-2-ol, (1R-(1alpha(R*), 2beta,4abeta, 8aalpha))-2-hydroxy-alpha,2,5,5,8a-pentamethyl-alpha-vinyl decahydronaphthalene-1-propan-1-ol, (13R)-labd-14-ene-8,13-diol, labd-14-ene-8,13-diol, (13R)-, 1-naphthalenepropanol, a-ethenyldecahydro-2-hydroxy-a,2,5,5,8a-pentamethyl-, (aR,1R,2R,4aS,8aS)-, sclareol natural, (-)-sclareol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 218 °C @ 19 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 105.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 169.10 °C |
| LogP | 5.233 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 0.08174 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | amber solid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | Not restricted |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | Not restricted |
| Category 3 | Eye products | Not restricted |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | Not restricted |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | Not restricted |
| Category 5B | Face cream | Not restricted |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | Not restricted |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | Not restricted |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | Not restricted |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | Not restricted |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | Not restricted |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | Not restricted |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | Not restricted |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | Not restricted |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | Not restricted |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | Not restricted |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | Not restricted |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 39 |
| Restriction Type | Specification |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization |
| Specification | Sclareol used as a fragrance ingredient should have a minimum purity of 98%. |
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| [1r-(1alpha)]-alpha- ethenyldecahydro- 2-hydroxy-a,2,5,5,8a- pentamethyl- 1-naphthalenepropanol | 100 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.