Farnesol 500 ml

A Floral Sesquiterpene Alcohol Behind Modern Fragrance Formulas

Farnesol is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene alcohol once extracted from floral oils and now more commonly produced synthetically to meet industrial demand. This ingredient belongs to the category of fragrant and aromatic substances, which are in steady demand across the perfumery, cosmetics, and household chemicals industries. The largest global demand for farnesol comes from fragrance formulation, where it builds floral, lily-of-the-valley, and citrus accords, alongside its role as a mild preservative and antimicrobial agent in cosmetic formulas.

Perfumers value farnesol for its soft floral tone, which develops well in the middle and base notes of a composition. It is frequently blended into fragrances for soaps, shampoos, creams, laundry detergents, and fabric softeners, where it lends a fresh natural character while also stabilizing the overall scent profile. In fragrance manufacturing, farnesol is often paired with other fixatives and modifiers, such as Aromafix, which extends the life of volatile top notes, or musk-type compounds like Muscenone, which add depth and warmth to a blend. For long-lasting fixation in finished household chemical and cosmetic products, formulators frequently add diethyl phthalate as a scent fixative.

In the food industry, farnesol is used as a flavoring agent to introduce a light floral accent, while in agriculture and crop protection formulations it functions as a pheromone-related component, since the compound acts as a natural signal for certain insect species. This makes farnesol a valuable raw material both for repellent developers and for manufacturers of attractants in the agricultural sector.

Typical dosage of farnesol in fragrance compounds ranges from 0.5 to 5 percent of the total composition weight, depending on the desired intensity of the floral tone. In cosmetic formulations, where it serves as a fragrance component or mild preservative, dosage is usually kept between 0.1 and 1 percent. Farnesol should be added during the fragrance-blending stage, at temperatures not exceeding 40-50 degrees Celsius, to prevent evaporation of volatile fractions and preserve the fullness of the scent. Store the material in a tightly sealed container, in a cool, dark place away from direct heat sources and open flame, since the compound is volatile and sensitive to oxidation on contact with air.

The 500 ml package size suits studio-scale and small industrial production - fragrance developers, scent labs, and small cosmetic or household chemical facilities can rely on this volume for consistent production runs without frequent reordering. Farnesol is compatible with most solvents used in perfumery, including diethyl phthalate, alcohols, and triethyl citrate, and blends well with citrus and floral essential oils.

Floral Fragrance Base for Dish Soap

Farnesol 10 ml

Diethyl phthalate 6 ml

Aromafix 4 ml

Muscenone 2 ml

Ethanol 978 ml