Isoalkanes, C9-11

At a glance

Synthetic mixture of branched C9‑C11 alkanes derived from petroleum, used as a light, dry, slightly sweet hydrocarbon note and solvent/fixative in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Petroleum-derived synthetic
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Branched alkanes
CAS number
68551-16-6
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01