Linolenic acid

At a glance

An essentially odorless fatty acid used mainly as a functional base ingredient rather than for its own scent 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
plant and seed oils
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Acid
CAS number
463-40-1
Profile
fresh, green, waxy
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01