2-Methylundecanoic acid

At a glance

Synthetic branched fatty acid produced by chemical oxidation of 2‑methylundecyl halide; gives a waxy, cheesy, animalic note used in musk and animalic fragrance accords.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic (chemical synthesis)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Acid
CAS number
24323-25-9
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01