Decane

At a glance

Decane is a straight‑chain C10 alkane obtained from petroleum refining; it has a mild, waxy, slightly sweet odor and is used as a solvent and fixative in fragrance blends.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
petrochemical production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alkane
CAS number
124-18-5
Profile
neutral, waxy
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01