Methyl decanoate

At a glance

A fruity, slightly waxy ester with a mild, rounded fruity character used to add body to fruity compositions. 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
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
CAS number
110-42-9
Profile
fruity, waxy, floral
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01