Farnesol

Farnesol (CAS 4602-84-0), also known as farnesyl alcohol and listed under FEMA 2478, is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene alcohol sourced from essential oils and produced synthetically for commercial supply.

It functions as a fragrance ingredient, flavor compound, and reactive intermediate in formulation chemistry across personal care, coatings, and packaging applications. In personal care and cosmetics, it is used as a fragrance fixative.

It acts as a deodorant active in skin care, hair care, and fine fragrance formulations, where it helps anchor volatile scent components and inhibit odor-causing bacteria. Flavor manufacturers incorporate it at approved usage levels.

This ingredient imparts floral, sweet, and green nuances in finished food and beverage products. In coatings and adhesive systems, it acts as a bio-based reactive intermediate for cross-linking and curing processes.

These functions support formulation development aligned with renewable raw material targets. Printing and packaging applications leverage its compatibility with resin systems where low-VOC or bio-derived building blocks are required.

The product is supplied as a pale yellow to colorless liquid. It is available in cosmetic-grade and flavor-grade specifications, with purity levels typically at 95% or higher depending on the intended application.

Packaging ranges from small containers for laboratory and pilot-scale use to drum quantities for industrial procurement. This ensures flexibility for both research and large-scale manufacturing requirements in various sectors.