alpha-Santalol

Agent Name
alpha-Santalol
CAS Number
115-71-9
Formula
C15-H24-O
Major Category
Biological Agents
alpha-Santalol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
(Z)-alpha-Santalol; 2-Penten-1-ol, 5-(2,3-dimethyltricyclo(2.2.1.0(sup 2,6))hept-3-yl)-2-methyl; 2-Penten-1-ol, 5-(2,3-dimethyltricyclo(2.2.1.0(2,6))hept-3-yl)-2-methyl-, stereoisomer; 5-(2,3-Dimethyltricyclo(2.2.1.0(2,6))hept-3-yl)-2-methyl-2-penten-1-ol; 5-(2,3-Dimethyltricyclo(2.2.1.0(2,6))hept-3-yl)-2-methyl-2-penten-1-ol stereoisomer; Argeol; Arheol; Sandal; Santalol A; Santalol a; cis-alpha-Santalol; d-alpha-Santalol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Wood Dusts & Extracts
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index] Sweet odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Together with beta-Santalol, account for about 90% of commercial sandalwood oil; Used in perfumes, soaps, and detergents; [Merck Index] Used as a synthetic flavor; [HSDB]
Comments
Sandalwood oil: A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; May cause CNS depression, seizures, and kidney effects (pain, albuminuria, glycosuria, and bladder spasms); Toxic dose is >3 ml in child and >10 ml in adult; Emergency treatment: "Sandalwood oil"; [HSDB] Included in list of "established contact allergens in humans"; [EC: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety: Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products (2011)]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
Flash point > 100 deg C; [HSDB]
NFPA
must be preheated

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Nephrotoxin
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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