Alcohols & Glycols
REACH
alpha-bisabolol
CAS Number
72691-24-8
What is alpha-bisabolol?
Alpha-bisabolol (CAS 72691-24-8) is a naturally derived monocyclic sesquiterpene alcohol sourced primarily from chamomile oil; synthetic and semi-synthetic versions are commercially available.
Where is alpha-bisabolol used?
- Personal care: skin-conditioning agent, fragrance component and stabilizer
- Cosmetics: moisturizers and serums
- Sensitive-skin lines: soothing active
- Pharmaceutical topicals: penetration enhancer and stabilizing agent in creams
- Fragrance: mild floral-woody character and fixative that extends longevity of volatile scent components
- Food and flavor: flavoring agent at controlled levels where a subtle floral note is required
Commercial specifications
- Purity typically 95% or higher for industrial grades
- Natural and synthetic grades; natural-origin material commands a premium in clean-label markets
Other Names (Synonyms)
RefChem:555014|alpha,4-Dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-penten-1-yl)-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol|6-methyl-2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)hept-5-en-2-ol|a-Bisabolol|6-Methyl-2-(4-methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-5-hepten-2-ol|3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, α,4-dimethyl-α-(4-methyl-3-penten-1-yl)-|3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, α,4-dimethyl-α-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-|α,4-Dimethyl-α-(4-methyl-3-penten-1-yl)-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol
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Warning
GHS07· Irritant GHS09· Environmental Hazard