Hexanoic acid

At a glance

Also called caproic acid, this gives a sweaty, cheesy, goat-like animalic note used only in trace amounts fo 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
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
chemical synthesis
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Acid
CAS number
142-62-1
Profile
fruity, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01