Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
At a glance
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane is a synthetic chemical used in perfumery as a solvent and fixative to stabilize fragrances and improve scent longevity It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.
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