OlfactionaryEicosane
At a glance
Eicosane is a synthetic C20 alkane produced in the lab, used as a fixative in perfumery for its waxy, faintly paraffin note and very low volatility. It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.
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