Trimethylcyclopentenyl Methylisopentenol
a synthetic sandalwood material
- What it is
- A synthetic molecule with a sandalwood smell.
- Why it is used
- A substitute for scarce sandalwood.
- Where you usually find it
- Perfumes, cosmetics, laundry detergents.
- Role in the fragrance
- Base note.
- Notes in the atlas
- Sandalwood
What EU law says
Added to Annex III by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545: listed in the ingredients above 0.001% (leave-on) and 0.01% (rinse-off products). Products that did not comply could be placed on the market until 31 July 2026 and may be made available until 31 July 2028.
In detail: fragrance allergens and the deadlines of Regulation 2023/1545