Patchoulol Crystal Natural
PATCHOULOL (Patchouli Alcohol) — the sesquiterpene alcohol that gives patchouli its warm, woody, earthy character. A natural crystalline aroma ingredient for fine fragrance and cosmetics.
Patchoulol, also known as patchouli alcohol, is a naturally occurring tricyclic sesquiterpene alcohol (molecular formula C15H26O) and the principal constituent of the essential oil of Pogostemon cablin, a plant of the mint family (Lamiaceae).
It is the key odorant responsible for patchouli's signature warm, woody, earthy, and slightly camphoraceous scent, making it a prized base note and fixative in perfumery. Indonesia is the world's leading source of patchouli, and PT Sinkona Indonesia Lestari refines this natural material at its facility in Subang, West Java.
- Fine fragrance — a classic base note and fixative, valued for depth, longevity, and its woody-earthy character in perfumes and colognes.
- Cosmetics & personal care — used to scent skin creams, soaps, shampoos, and other toiletries.
- Home & ambient — applied in household products, candles, and ambient scenting for a long-lasting natural woody signature.
- Appearance : White crystalline solid
- Odor : Woody, earthy, camphoraceous
- Molecular formula: C15H26O
- Molecular weight : 222.37 g/mol
- CAS number : 5986-55-0
- Botanical source : Pogostemon cablin
- Purity : >99.0% (GC)
- Melting point : 54–58 °C
- Optical rotation : [α]D20 = −97.4° (c = 24, in chloroform)
- Solubility : Soluble in ethanol; practically insoluble in water
