Alcohols, C12-16

At a glance

A blend of C12‑C16 fatty alcohols, usually sourced from coconut or palm kernel oil, used as a fixative and emollient in perfumery, imparting a smooth, waxy, slightly sweet base.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Coconut or palm kernel oil, tropical regions
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Fatty alcohols
CAS number
68855-56-1
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01