Nonadecane

At a glance

Nonadecane is a synthetic hydrocarbon used in perfumery as a fixative and to add depth to fragrances It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
CAS number
629-92-5
Profile
woody, waxy
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01