Specialty Molecules · C
Farnesol
A soft floral-woody material with a gentle apple and lily facet, used to hold a composition together and to round sharp edges. It also has a recognised auxiliary preservative effect in cosmetic formulations.
CAS number
4602-84-0
Olfactory family
Soft floral / woody fixative
Minimum order
5 kg
Lead time
14-21 days
Short answer
Farnesol (CAS 4602-84-0) is a biosynthetic aroma molecule in the Soft floral / woody fixative family, produced by biological synthesis rather than extracted from a botanical. A floral and woody fixative produced by synthetic biology fermentation, with an auxiliary preservative effect that is attractive for beauty exports. Minimum order 5 kg, lead time 14-21 days. Every batch ships with a certificate of analysis, a safety data sheet and an IFRA conformity statement.
About Farnesol
A soft floral-woody material with a gentle apple and lily facet, used to hold a composition together and to round sharp edges. It also has a recognised auxiliary preservative effect in cosmetic formulations.
Why it is on our list. A floral and woody fixative produced by synthetic biology fermentation, with an auxiliary preservative effect that is attractive for beauty exports.
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 4602-84-0 |
| Chinese name | 法尼醇 |
| Material type | Biosynthetic aroma molecule (fermentation / biocatalysis) |
| Production route | Biological synthesis - not extracted from a botanical |
| Olfactory family | Soft floral / woody fixative |
| Chinese olfactory family | 柔和花香/木香定香 |
| Perfume note position | Base note / fixative |
| Purity | >= 95.0% |
| Physical form | Clear colourless to pale yellow oily liquid |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and oils; insoluble in water |
| Applications | Perfumery, Cosmetics, Personal care |
| IFRA status | Category limits apply; Annex III allergen |
| EU 1223/2009 allergen status | Annex III allergen - label declaration required above 0.001% leave-on / 0.01% rinse-off |
| REACH | Registration dossier available on request |
| Food application | Not a food material. Cosmetic, perfumery and personal care use only. |
| Shelf life | 24-36 months unopened, 12 months after opening |
| Storage | Store upright in the original sealed container, away from light, heat and air. Recommended 15-25 C. |
| Minimum order quantity | 5 kg |
| Lead time | 14-21 days |
Typical applications
- ✓Perfumery
- ✓Cosmetics
- ✓Personal care
Regulatory & compliance
IFRA
Declared as a fragrance allergen under Annex III of EU Regulation 1223/2009. If your finished product contains this material above 0.001% in a leave-on product or 0.01% in a rinse-off product, the substance name has to appear on the label. IFRA category limits also apply and are stated on the lot-specific conformity statement.
EU 1223/2009 Annex III
This material is a named fragrance allergen in Annex III of EU Regulation 1223/2009. Declaration on the label is required above 0.001%% in leave-on products and 0.01%% in rinse-off products.
REACH and export documents
REACH registration dossier available on request for EU shipments, together with the safety data sheet and the batch certificate of analysis.
Food application
Not a food material. Cosmetic, perfumery and personal care use only.
Batch-specific values such as assay, density, refractive index, optical rotation and the full GC/MS chromatogram are issued with the certificate of analysis for the lot you receive. The values on this page are the standard profile for this material. The CAS number shown is the common main-component CAS; commercial material can be an isomer mixture, so the supplier COA is the reference.
Pricing
On request
Minimum order 5 kg · lead time 14-21 days · quote in 3-5 business days
Questions about this material
What is the minimum order quantity for Farnesol?
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5 kg. Smaller volumes are available as samples, typically 5-10 ml, so you can evaluate the material in your own formula before ordering a full drum.
Is Farnesol an essential oil?
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No. Farnesol is a biosynthetic aroma molecule produced by biological synthesis, and we describe it as a biosynthetic aroma raw material rather than a natural essential oil. The distinction matters for your labelling and for your customers: natural and biosynthetic materials are not interchangeable claims, even when the odour profile is.
What documentation comes with the order?
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The batch certificate of analysis, the safety data sheet, the IFRA conformity statement naming the standard and category that applies to your product, the REACH dossier where relevant, and lot traceability back to the production batch.
How long does it take to deliver?
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Lead time is currently 14-21 days for standard orders. We confirm the delivery date in the quotation, and we flag any capacity constraint before you place the order rather than after.
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