Lauryl acetate

At a glance

Lauryl acetate is a synthetic aliphatic acetate ester derived from dodecanol, offering a sweet, fatty, coconut-like aroma used in soaps, detergents and as a fixative in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
chemical synthesis
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
112-66-3
Profile
fruity, waxy
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01