5-(2,2,3-trimethylcyclopent-3-enyl)-3-methylpentan-2-ol

Ebanol (5-(2,2,3-trimethylcyclopent-3-enyl)-3-methylpentan-2-ol) is a synthetic musks-adjacent fragrance alcohol with a distinctive woody, sandalwood-like, and slightly creamy odor profile, developed as a cost-effective and more sustainable alternative to natural sandalwood oil. It is prized by perfumers and formulators for its excellent tenacity, low volatility, and ability to impart a warm, long-lasting woody base note to fine fragrances, personal care products, and home care formulations. Its structural similarity to santalol, the key odorant in sandalwood, makes it a go-to ingredient when authentic sandalwood character is desired without relying on endangered Santalum species.