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Is Beta-Santalol vegetarian?

Beta-Santalol

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Beta-Santalol is a sesquiterpene alcohol that comprises about 20% of sandalwood oil, obtained mainly from the heartwood of Santalum album. It is used in perfumery as a fixative and woody modifier.

Also known as (1S-(1a,2a(Z),4a))-2-Methyl-5-(2-methyl-3-methylenebicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl)-2-penten-1-ol.
INCI name Beta-Santalol
EC number 201-027-2
CosIng ID 41090
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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