Tetradecane

At a glance

Tetradecane is a synthetic chemical used in perfumery as a fixative and solvent to improve scent longevity and stability It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
petrochemical production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
CAS number
629-59-4
Profile
neutral, waxy
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01