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InventoryRef 7449915/10/2010

BISABOLOL

(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimeth…

BISABOLOL is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 23089-26-1
CAS 23089-26-1PubChem CID 442343

Levomenol

(-)-alpha-Bisabolol is a sesquiterpenoid. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
(2S)-6-methyl-2-[(1S)-4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl]hept-5-en-2-ol
Molecular formula
C15H26O
Molecular weight
222.37 g/mol
Exact mass
222.198365449 Da
XLogP3
3.8
Topological polar surface area
20.2 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
1
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
2

Also known as

(-)-alpha-Bisabololalpha-(-)-BisabololLevomenolumKamilosan1-alpha-Bisabololalpha-Bisabolol, L-alpha-Bisabolol (-)-formUNII-24WE03BX2T
16 more reported names
24WE03BX2TCCRIS 9081EINECS 245-423-3Levomenolum [INN-Latin](-)-6-Methyl-2-(4-methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-5-hepten-2-ol3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (alphaS,1S)-Levomenolum (INN-Latin)LEVOMENOL (MART.)LEVOMENOL [MART.]LEVOMENOL (USP-RS)LEVOMENOL [USP-RS]3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))-PurpleU BAOBAB FACERefChem:40862BISABOLOL, (-)-alphaalpha-BISABOLOL, (-)-
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 515-69-5
CAS 515-69-5PubChem CID 1549992

Bisabolol

(+)-alpha-Bisabolol is a sesquiterpenoid. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
(2R)-6-methyl-2-[(1R)-4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl]hept-5-en-2-ol
Molecular formula
C15H26O
Molecular weight
222.37 g/mol
Exact mass
222.198365449 Da
XLogP3
3.8
Topological polar surface area
20.2 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
1
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
2

Also known as

36HQN158VC5-HEPTEN-2-OL, 6-METHYL-2-(4-METHYL-3-CYCLOHEXEN-1-YL)-3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (alphaR,1R)-rel-3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (R*,R*)-3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-penten-1-yl)-, (alphaR,1R)-rel-GZE Skincare OilBisabolol 0.5%RefChem:917307
16 more reported names
208-205-9alpha-Bisabolol(+)-alpha-BisabololD-alpha-Bisabolol(aR,1R)-a-Bisabolol(R)-6-Methyl-2-((R)-4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)hept-5-en-2-olrel-(R)-6-Methyl-2-((R)-4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)hept-5-en-2-ol(+)-(1'R,2R)-alpha-BisabololEINECS 208-205-9DragosantolCamilol(AlphaR,1R)-Alpha-BisabololHydagen B.ALPHA.-BISABOLOL [MI]BISABOLA-1,12-DIEN-8-OL105S6I733Z
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for BISABOLOL

INCI name

BISABOLOL

INN name

levomenol

Description

(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol;
3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-;
3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)

Record provenance

Inventory reference
74499
Imported identity
BISABOLOL
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes
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Key data

CAS
515-69-5 / 23089-26-1
EC
208-205-9 / 245-423-3
Restriction
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Function
FRAGRANCE
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SOOTHING
Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#3508 · BISABOLOL

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

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BETULA ALBA LEAF EXTRACTASTRINGENT, CLEANSING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC
BIOFLAVONOIDSSKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING
CARBOXYDECYL TRISILOXANESKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING
CASTANEA SATIVA LEAF EXTRACTSKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING
CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACTCLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, TONIC
CETRARIA ISLANDICA EXTRACTCLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How BISABOLOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists BISABOLOL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

BISABOLOL is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

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Source note for BISABOLOL

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