Description

Sandalwood Oil is a prized natural essential oil renowned for its rich, woody, and balsamic aroma with excellent fixative properties. This high-value material is a cornerstone ingredient in prestige perfumery and aromatherapy, offering both functional and sensory benefits. Key industries that rely on its consistent quality include fragrance & flavor manufacturing, cosmetics & personal care, and the wellness sector.

Application

• Fine Fragrance & Perfumery: A classic base note and fixative in luxury perfumes, colognes, and aftershaves, prized for its long-lasting, warm, and creamy scent profile.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into premium skincare products, soaps, lotions, and creams for its aromatic qualities and perceived skin-soothing benefits.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Used in diffusers, massage oils, and incense for its grounding, calming, and meditative aromatic effects.
• Flavoring Agent: Employed as a natural flavoring in select food and beverage products, confectionery, and oral care items (where compliant with food-grade specifications).
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a starting material or fragrant component in certain traditional and modern pharmaceutical preparations.
• Home & Ambient Care: Adds a sophisticated scent to high-end candles, room sprays, and fabric conditioners.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sandalwood Oil
CAS No.	8006-87-9
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture; Main component: (Z)-α-Santalol (C15H24O)
Molecular Weight	N/A (Natural mixture)
Synonyms	Santalum Album Oil; East Indian Sandalwood Oil; Sandalwood Essential Oil; White Sandalwood Oil; Santal Oil; Oleum Santali; Santalum album L. oil; Amyris balsamifera oil (related)
EINECS	284-111-1

Quality Control

Our Sandalwood Oil is sourced and processed under stringent quality protocols to ensure authenticity, purity, and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC) and GC-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) to confirm the characteristic santalol content and profile. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing physical constants, chemical composition, and purity is provided with each shipment. We adhere to relevant industry standards for natural products.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, heat, or light should be avoided to maintain stability and shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, viscous pale yellow to yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic, sweet, woody balsamic sandalwood odor
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.965 - 0.980
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.500 - 1.510
Optical Rotation (20°C)	-15° to -20°
Assay (Total Santalols by GC)	≥ 90%
α-Santalol (by GC)	45 - 55%
β-Santalol (by GC)	20 - 28%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0
Solubility	Miscible with ethanol, fixed oils; insoluble in water

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