Ethyl palmitate

At a glance

A waxy, largely odorless fatty ester used mainly as a carrier and texturizing agent rather than for its own It is used by perfumers as one of many aroma-chemical building blocks that combine to form a fragrance's overall accord, rather than being worn as a scent on its own.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
CAS number
628-97-7
Profile
mild, waxy, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01