Linoleic acid

At a glance

An essentially odorless fatty acid used mainly as a functional base or emollient rather than for fragrance c 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
vegetable oils and seeds
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Acid
CAS number
60-33-3
Profile
fatty, waxy, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01