alpha-Guaiene

A sesquiterpene with a rich, earthy, and woody aroma, alpha-Guaiene is prominent in the scent profile of guaiac wood and contributes to the depth and warmth of woody fragrances.

Often used to impart depth and an earthy warmth to woody and oriental perfumes, enhancing the fragrance's base notes.

IUPAC Name: (1S,4S,7R)-1,4-dimethyl-7-prop-1-en-2-yl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydroazulene
CAS Number: 3691-12-1
Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₂₄
Molecular Weight: 204.35 g/mol
Class: Sesquiterpene
Use/s: Scent
Synonyms
1: alpha-Guaiene 2: Guaia-1(5),11-diene 3: DTXSID5052046 4: CHEBI:63443 5: (1S,4S,7R)-1,4-dimethyl-7-prop-1-en-2-yl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydroazulene 6: (1S,4S,7R)-1,4-dimethyl-7-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydroazulene 7: alpha-guaiene,guaia-1(5),11-diene,[1S-(1a,4a,7a)]-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-1,4-dimethyl-7-(1-methylethenyl)-azulene 8: ABQ2CB7VAC
Scent profile
Scent profiles are inherently subjective and can significantly differ among individuals, and may also be influenced by the conditions at the time of evaluation. The information provided here is a synthesis of data from diverse sources, including books, cross-references, artificial intelligence analyses, and chemical research sites, aiming to present a comprehensive overview. We've distilled this information to highlight the most frequently observed scent profiles for each molecule or compound, offering a generalized perspective.

1: Earthy, Woody, Warm
2: Woody, Spicy, Earthy