Bacdanol ®
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Bacdanol is a synthetic sandalwood note developed for high performance and cost efficiency in modern perfumery. It delivers a powerful, true-to-nature sandalwood character with soft milky undertones and excellent diffusion. Stable, non-discoloring, and highly substantive, it functions as a long-lasting base material, particularly effective in enhancing floral compositions and woody accords.
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Bacdanol is a synthetic sandalwood note developed for high performance and cost efficiency in modern perfumery. It delivers a powerful, true-to-nature sandalwood character with soft milky undertones and excellent diffusion. Stable, non-discoloring, and highly substantive, it functions as a long-lasting base material, particularly effective in enhancing floral compositions and woody accords.
Premium Synthetic Ingredient for Perfumery
Bacdanol is a synthetic sandalwood note developed for high performance and cost efficiency in modern perfumery. It delivers a powerful, true-to-nature sandalwood character with soft milky undertones and excellent diffusion. Stable, non-discoloring, and highly substantive, it functions as a long-lasting base material, particularly effective in enhancing floral compositions and woody accords.
Synthetic Ingredient Overview
🏭 Manufacturer: IFF
🔎 Chemical Name: 2-Ethyl-4-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)-2-buten-1-ol
🧪 Synonyms: Bacdanol
🧬 Chemical Formula: C₁₃H₂₄O
📂 CAS N°: 28219-61-6
📘 FEMA: Not listed
⚖️ MW: 208.34 g/mol
📝 Odor Type: Woody (sandalwood)
📈 Odor Strength: High
👃🏼 Odor Profile: Milky, creamy, true sandalwood character with strong diffusion
⚗️ Uses: Long-lasting floral support, woody-floral modifiers, stable in functional products
🧴 Appearance: Clear liquid, non-discoloring
What is Bacdanol?
Bacdanol is a synthetic, non-aromatic terpene alcohol designed to mimic the olfactory structure of natural sandalwood oil. Developed by International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), it features a branched cyclopentene ring coupled with an ethyl-butenol side chain, enhancing its tenacity and diffusive power. Its structure offers high formulation stability and resistance to oxidation and discoloration, making it suitable for fine fragrance and functional product development.
Unlike many phenolic sandalwood alternatives, Bacdanol lacks harshness or medicinal aspects, making it easier to blend and more adaptable in delicate compositions.
Olfactory Profile & Perfumery Applications
Bacdanol presents a long-lasting, smooth, and powdery sandalwood profile with milky-lactonic undertones. It is often employed in:
Floral bouquets: Jasmine, rose, peony, and ylang-ylang
Woody bases: Cedar, vetiver, cashmeran blends
Oriental accords: Amber, musks, benzoin
Modern musky-woody florals: as a base softener and fixative
Used typically between 0.5–5% in fine fragrance and <0.2% in functional products, Bacdanol enhances depth, texture, and diffusion, especially in white floral and woody-musky compositions.
Industrial & Technical Uses
Due to its excellent stability and low color, Bacdanol is also used in:
Shampoos and conditioners
Liquid soaps and body washes
Detergents and softeners
Candles and air fresheners
Alcoholic and oil-based fragrance formats
Its volatility and smooth drydown help bridge top-to-base transitions in scent formulations, making it valuable for mass-market and luxury applications alike.
Regulatory & Safety Overview
IFRA 51st Amendment: No restrictions
EU Allergens: Not listed among declarable substances
ECHA Classification: Not classified as hazardous
REACH: Registered
Toxicology: Not sensitizing, low dermal irritation
Certifications: Non-CMR, not an endocrine disruptor
Bacdanol is considered safe under standard usage guidelines and complies with current European cosmetic and fragrance safety standards.
Additional Information
Bacdanol is often compared to other high-impact synthetic sandalwood molecules, such as:
Javanol® (Givaudan): More floral and creamy, ultra-potent
Polysantol® (Firmenich): Sharper, more linear lactonic structure
Ebanol® (Givaudan): Deeper, darker, with leathery sandalwood aspects
It is a recommended choice for perfumers seeking performance, tenacity, and a soft, modern sandalwood core that remains stable in diverse product formats.
Sources
IFF Technical Literature – Bacdanol Ingredient Guide
ECHA Substance Information – CAS 28219-61-6
IFRA Standards Documentation (51st Amendment)
Internal Scentspiracy Archive
