1-Docosanol

At a glance

1-Docosanol (behenyl alcohol) is a C22 fatty alcohol obtained from natural waxes or synthetically, delivering a smooth, waxy, slightly sweet note used as a fixative in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic or derived from natural waxes
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
661-19-8
Profile
mild, waxy, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01