OlfactionaryPentadecane
At a glance
Pentadecane is a lab‑synthesized straight‑chain C15 alkane that adds a waxy, fatty, subtly sweet nuance and acts as a fixative in base notes. It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.
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