Description

Bisabolene is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene hydrocarbon valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and fragrance component. Its importance lies in its ability to impart unique woody, balsamic notes and serve as a precursor in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals and pharmaceuticals. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the flavors & fragrances, cosmetics, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking high-purity natural derivatives.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Used as a key ingredient and building block for creating woody, balsamic, and spicy aroma profiles in perfumes, colognes, and air fresheners.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated as a fragrance component in lotions, soaps, shampoos, and other skincare formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a chiral starting material or intermediate in the research and synthesis of bioactive compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemicals: Investigated for use in the development of natural or semi-synthetic pesticides and insect repellents due to its biological activity.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories for organic synthesis, natural product chemistry, and metabolic pathway studies.
• Household & Industrial Products: Acts as a scent agent in cleaning products, detergents, and other formulated consumer goods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bisabolene
CAS No.	495-62-5
Molecular Formula	C15H24
Molecular Weight	204.35 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Bisabolene; (-)-α-Bisabolene; (S)-(-)-α-Bisabolene; 1-Methyl-4-(6-methylhepta-1,5-dien-2-yl)cyclohex-1-ene; 2,6-Bisaboladiene; Cyclohexene, 1-methyl-4-(6-methyl-1,5-heptadien-2-yl)-, (S)-; (S)-α-Bisabolene; trans-α-Bisabolene
EINECS	207-806-3

Quality Control

Our Bisabolene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profile. While not a pharmacopoeial material, our quality standards are designed to meet the rigorous demands of the fragrance, cosmetic, and fine chemical industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider filling the headspace with an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 90.0% (α-Bisabolene)
Specific Rotation (Optical Purity)	Contact for details
Refractive Index (20°C)	~1.490 - 1.500
Relative Density (20°C)	~0.870 - 0.890

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