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Is Guaiene vegan?

Guaiene

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Guaiene refers to a group of closely related sesquiterpenes naturally found in plant sources such as guaiac wood oil from Bulnesia sarmientoi, used in fragrances for earthy, spicy notes.

Also known as (1S-cis)-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-7-isopropylidene-1,4-dimethylazulene, alpha-Guaiene
INCI name Guaiene
CAS number 88-84-6
EC number 201-860-1
CosIng ID 40105
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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