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Sandalore™ (Givaudan) | Sandalwood Molecule – Perfumery Raw Material
Sandalore™ (Givaudan) | Sandalwood Molecule – Perfumery Raw Material
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Sandalore™ – Givaudan
Sandalore™ does not impose itself. Its sandalwood is warm, sweet and supple rather than sharp – a material that fits into a composition instead of dominating it.
Odor character
- Woody, warm, mild, milky (official sensory profile)
- Sweet, creamy sandalwood facets (manufacturer's description)
- Rich, diffusive, with a perceptible volume effect
- Exceptionally long tenacity on the blotter (approx. 3 weeks)
- Very low odor threshold of 2.9958 ng/L – even tiny amounts are clearly perceptible
Role in the formula
With a tenacity of about three weeks on the blotter, Sandalore™ is among the longest-lasting base materials in perfumery. According to the manufacturer it is highly substantive – both wet and dry – and brings volume and diffusion into compositions. Givaudan itself describes it as an interesting sandalwood material in combination with Ebanol™ – the two materials occupy different facets of the same theme: Sandalore™ the warm, sweet side, Ebanol™ the more powerful, musky one.
Use in perfumery
Sandalore™ is suited to sandalwood accords, woody base notes, skin-scent compositions and amber and musk accords. The usual usage range is 0.5% to 10% – a wider window than most other sandalwood materials.
Practical note: dissolving, storing, combining
Dissolving: Practically insoluble in water (15 mg/L at 20 °C), with a Log Pow of 4.7 readily soluble in fatty and alcoholic carriers. Distinctly viscous (197 mm²/s).
Storing: Store at 10–30 °C, dry and well-ventilated. Protect from light. Keep containers tightly closed.
Combining: According to the manufacturer, it shows very good stability in most application bases tested – from fabric softeners and antiperspirants to shampoos and soaps.
Safety information
According to the current safety data sheet from Givaudan Suisse SA (version 10.0, 26 Sep 2023), Sandalore™ is classified under GHS as eye-irritant and hazardous to water (Eye Irrit. 2, H319 – causes serious eye irritation; Aquatic Chronic 2, H411 – toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects), signal word "Warning." In Germany this corresponds to water hazard class 2.
For acute toxicity, the values are in the harmless range: the oral LD50 in the rat is above 6,750 mg/kg. In skin tests, species-dependent no-to-mild irritation potential was seen (no irritation in the guinea pig, mild irritation in the rabbit); eye irritation is the basis of the H319 classification. In sensitization tests in humans (HRIPT) and in animals, no sensitizing potential was found. Genotoxicity (Ames test, chromosome aberration test) also tested consistently negative. Not a PBT or vPvB substance, not assessed as an endocrine disruptor.
A positive point: Sandalore™ is readily biodegradable (78% degradation within 28 days, OECD 301F) and additionally inherently biodegradable (75% within 35 days, OECD 302C). The flash point is 95 °C (Pensky-Martens, closed cup), the auto-ignition temperature 250 °C (DIN 51794) – the material is a flammable liquid. For transport: UN 3082, Class 9, Packing Group III, classified as a marine pollutant.
Physico-chemical properties
| Manufacturer | Givaudan |
| Molecular formula | C₁₄H₂₆O |
| Molecular weight | 210.30 g/mol |
| CAS no. | 65113-99-7 |
| EC no. | 939-525-3 |
| REACH registration number | 01-2119975588-15 |
| Chemical name | 5-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopentenyl)-3-methylpentan-2-ol |
| Purity | sum of isomers ≥ 88% (method MA-0247) |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow, liquid |
| Odor threshold | 2.9958 ng/L |
| Log Pow | 4.7 (OECD 117) |
| Water solubility | 15 mg/L at 20 °C (practically insoluble) |
| Density | 0.9004 g/cm³ at 20 °C |
| Refractive index | 1.4726 at 20 °C |
| Melting point | < -50 °C |
| Boiling point | 275 °C at 1013 hPa |
| Flash point | 95 °C (Pensky-Martens, closed cup) |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 250 °C (DIN 51794) |
| Vapor pressure | 0.0019 hPa at 20 °C |
| Viscosity | 197 mm²/s at 20 °C |
| Givaudan code | 8847801 |
FAQ
Is Sandalore™ a natural material?
No, it is a synthetic molecule by Givaudan, developed as an alternative to natural sandalwood oil.
What dosage should be used?
The usual usage range is between 0.5% and 10%, depending on the desired intensity and type of composition.
What distinguishes Sandalore™ from Ebanol™?
Sandalore™ emphasizes the warm, sweet side of sandalwood, Ebanol™ the more powerful, musky one. Givaudan itself recommends both in combination.
Is Sandalore™ biodegradable?
Yes, according to test data it is both readily (78% in 28 days) and inherently biodegradable (75% in 35 days).
Hazard Information (CLP Labelling)
Signal word: Warning
Hazard statements (H):
H319 – Causes serious eye irritation.
H411 – Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
Precautionary statements (P):
P264 – Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P273 – Avoid release to the environment.
P280 – Wear protective gloves/eye protection.
P305+P351+P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313 – If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P391 – Collect spillage.
P501 – Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
Substance: Sandalore™ (CAS 65113-99-7). The relevant CLP hazard-labelling elements (pictogram, signal word, H and P statements) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), as amended, are reproduced here in full. The legally binding labelling appears on the packaging.
Important note
This product is a perfumery raw material intended exclusively for fragrance development, creative experimentation, education and the study of perfumery materials. It is not a finished cosmetic product. Please use responsibly.
