Lauric acid

At a glance

A fatty acid with a mild, soapy-waxy odor, used mainly as a functional base material rather than a prominent 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
coconut or palm kernel oil
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Acid
CAS number
143-07-7
Profile
waxy, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01