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Sandalwood
Santalum album
Chemotype: alpha-santalol / beta-santalol-rich sesquiterpenol type
- PLANT PART
- heartwood
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- base
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Aroma & character
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- Aroma intensity
- 50 / 100
- Note layer
- base
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 2%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- low
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No furocoumarin-driven phototoxic restriction was identified in the reviewed public sources for distilled sandalwood oil.
Contraindications & cautions
- moderateFor external use only. Do not use undiluted on the skin; undiluted application causes skin irritation and can cause serious eye irritation. Contains limonene and farnesol, which may produce an allergic skin reaction.
- moderateDo not use sandalwood on children under 3 years old.
- minorConsult a healthcare professional before using sandalwood essential oil during pregnancy and nursing.
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Inside the oil
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About this composition
This record is anchored to a directly readable GC-MS certificate of analysis for Mysore sandalwood from India. The profile is strongly dominated by alpha-santalol and beta-santalol, with bergamotol and epi-beta-santalol as the main secondary sesquiterpenols.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Z)-alpha-Santalol | 48.8% | 48.8–48.8% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis SANDALWOOD MYSORE SWDM520EO718 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20SANDALWOOD%20MYSORE%20SWDM520EO718.pdf (Peak report: Pk 28, (Z)-alpha-Santalol, Area% 48.80) |
| (Z)-beta-Santalol | 21.73% | 21.73–21.73% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis SANDALWOOD MYSORE SWDM520EO718 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20SANDALWOOD%20MYSORE%20SWDM520EO718.pdf (Peak report: Pk 37, (Z)-beta-Santalol, Area% 21.73) |
| (Z)-alpha-trans-Bergamotol | 7.17% | 7.17–7.17% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis SANDALWOOD MYSORE SWDM520EO718 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20SANDALWOOD%20MYSORE%20SWDM520EO718.pdf (Peak report: Pk 31, (Z)-alpha-trans-Bergamotol, Area% 7.17) |
| (Z)-epi-beta-Santalol | 3.58% | 3.58–3.58% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis SANDALWOOD MYSORE SWDM520EO718 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20SANDALWOOD%20MYSORE%20SWDM520EO718.pdf (Peak report: Pk 33, (Z)-epi-beta-Santalol, Area% 3.58) |
| (Z)-Nuciferol | 0.84% | 0.84–0.84% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis SANDALWOOD MYSORE SWDM520EO718 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20SANDALWOOD%20MYSORE%20SWDM520EO718.pdf (Peak report: Pk 39, (Z)-Nuciferol, Area% 0.84) |
| beta-Santalene | 2.8% | — | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceSantalum album EO GC-MS, PMC11640537 Table 1 (10 cpds, 99.3%): a-santalene 0.7, epi-b-santalene 1.9, b-santalene 2.8, (E)-b-santalol 2.1, (Z)-lanceol 2.8; cross-checked vs authentic 'P6' PMC8070282 (santalene isomers ~5.9%, cis-lanceol 1.9%, ISO 3518) |
| (Z)-Lanceol | 2.8% | — | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceSantalum album EO GC-MS, PMC11640537 Table 1 (10 cpds, 99.3%): a-santalene 0.7, epi-b-santalene 1.9, b-santalene 2.8, (E)-b-santalol 2.1, (Z)-lanceol 2.8; cross-checked vs authentic 'P6' PMC8070282 (santalene isomers ~5.9%, cis-lanceol 1.9%, ISO 3518) |
| (E)-beta-Santalol | 2.1% | — | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceSantalum album EO GC-MS, PMC11640537 Table 1 (10 cpds, 99.3%): a-santalene 0.7, epi-b-santalene 1.9, b-santalene 2.8, (E)-b-santalol 2.1, (Z)-lanceol 2.8; cross-checked vs authentic 'P6' PMC8070282 (santalene isomers ~5.9%, cis-lanceol 1.9%, ISO 3518) |
| epi-beta-Santalene | 1.9% | — | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceSantalum album EO GC-MS, PMC11640537 Table 1 (10 cpds, 99.3%): a-santalene 0.7, epi-b-santalene 1.9, b-santalene 2.8, (E)-b-santalol 2.1, (Z)-lanceol 2.8; cross-checked vs authentic 'P6' PMC8070282 (santalene isomers ~5.9%, cis-lanceol 1.9%, ISO 3518) |
| alpha-Santalene | 0.7% | — | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceSantalum album EO GC-MS, PMC11640537 Table 1 (10 cpds, 99.3%): a-santalene 0.7, epi-b-santalene 1.9, b-santalene 2.8, (E)-b-santalol 2.1, (Z)-lanceol 2.8; cross-checked vs authentic 'P6' PMC8070282 (santalene isomers ~5.9%, cis-lanceol 1.9%, ISO 3518) |
Profile source: Indian Sandalwood Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses & Insights; Certificate of Analysis SANDALWOOD MYSORE SWDM520EO718 · https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/sandalwood-essential-oil.php ; https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20SANDALWOOD%20MYSORE%20SWDM520EO718.pdf
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for grounding, meditative, and calming effects
- reported to support restful sleep and ease occasional tension in evening blends
- used in perfumery as a classic, rich, creamy woody base note
- traditionally associated with skin-care blends for its soothing reputation
- used in massage blends to support a relaxed, centered mood
- traditionally used in meditative and spiritual practice across many cultures
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
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- Odor intensity 50 is an archive normalization of AromaWeb's qualitative 'Medium' strength-of-initial-aroma band rather than a native published 0-100 metric.