OlfactionaryUndecanoic acid
At a glance
Undecanoic acid (C11 fatty acid) is obtained by oxidation of natural fats or synthetically from petro‑derived precursors; it has a waxy, fatty, slightly rancid odor and is used as a fixative in perfumery.
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