Description

Guaiazulene is a distinctive dark blue crystalline hydrocarbon derived from azulene, prized for its vibrant color and unique chemical properties. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and active ingredient, offering anti-inflammatory and antioxidant characteristics. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries for formulating high-performance skincare products, colorants, and therapeutic applications.

Application

• Cosmetic & Skincare Formulations: Used as a key active ingredient in anti-aging serums, soothing creams, and after-sun products for its skin-calming and protective benefits.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of more complex pharmaceutical agents with targeted therapeutic effects.
• Natural Colorants & Dyes: Provides a stable blue to blue-violet hue for high-end cosmetic products like soaps, bath bombs, and color cosmetics.
• Aromatherapy & Perfumery: Incorporated into essential oil blends and fragrances for its subtle woody, sweet aroma and color contribution.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories for studying sesquiterpenoid chemistry and developing new materials.
• Industrial Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized intermediate in organic synthesis for creating novel compounds with specific aromatic structures.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Guaiazulene
CAS No.	489-84-9
Molecular Formula	C15H18
Molecular Weight	198.30 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)azulene; 7-Isopropyl-1,4-dimethylazulene; Azulene, 1,4-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethyl)-; Vetivazulene; S-Guaiazulene; Eucazulene; Guaiazulen; Kessazulen
EINECS	207-698-9

Quality Control

Our Guaiazulene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for cosmetic and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to light and tendency for oxidation, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark blue to blue-violet crystals or crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	29 - 31 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.