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.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
industrial production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
CAS number
541-02-6
Profile
neutral, non-descript
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01