Methyl laurate

At a glance

A mild, fatty-waxy ester used mainly as a functional or texturizing material rather than a prominent scent n 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 or derived from natural lauric acid
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
CAS number
111-82-0
Profile
mild, waxy, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01