Heneicosane

At a glance

Heneicosane is a lab‑synthesised C21 alkane with a faint waxy, fatty, paraffin‑like scent, employed as a low‑volatility base note and fixative in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
laboratory production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alkane
CAS number
629-94-7
Profile
woody, waxy
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01