Guaiacol

Guaiacol

Guaiacol is a distinctive aromatic compound renowned for its warm, smoky and slightly phenolic character. Naturally associated with wood smoke, roasted materials and aged barrel nuances, it delivers a deep, rich aroma that instantly evokes warmth, spice and complexity.

Highly valued for both its aromatic intensity and formulation versatility, Guaiacol is widely used to introduce smoky depth and character to flavour and fragrance compositions. It enhances warmth in blends, adds realism to roasted and woody profiles, and contributes a smooth, lingering richness that works particularly well in tobacco, whisky, coffee and savoury-style applications.

Supplied in convenient 15ml and 100ml bottles, this high-quality Guaiacol is ideal for professional, laboratory and general-purpose applications where a rich, smoky and authentic character is desired.

Key Features

CAS Number: 90-05-1

Rich Smoky Aroma Profile
Delivers a warm, woody, smoky scent with subtle spicy and phenolic nuances.

Powerful Character Ingredient
Provides depth, realism and complexity in flavour and fragrance formulations.

Warm & Roasted Effect
Enhances blends with smoky, toasted and slightly charred characteristics.

Adds Depth to Heavy Profiles
Supports tobacco, coffee, whisky, woody and savoury-style compositions with richness and longevity.

Highly Versatile Compound
Widely used across flavour, fragrance and technical applications.

Applications

Guaiacol is widely used in:

• Tobacco and smoky flavour formulations
• Whisky, bourbon and aged spirit profiles
• Coffee, roasted and caramelised flavour systems
• Fragrance and perfumery compositions
• Woody, leathery and spicy aromatic blends
• General-purpose aromatic and technical applications

Product Information

Volume: 15ml, 100ml
Chemical Name: Guaiacol
CAS Number: 90-05-1
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid or crystals
Aroma: Smoky, woody, phenolic with warm roasted nuances

Guaiacol is an essential ingredient for creating rich, smoky and authentic profiles, offering exceptional depth and warmth across a wide range of flavour and fragrance applications.