Squalene

At a glance

Squalene is a naturally occurring triterpene, used in perfumery as a fixative and moisturizer to enhance scent longevity and skin feel It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
olive oil, shark liver oil, and various plant sources
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
CAS number
111-02-4
Profile
mild, woody, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01