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Decanoic Acid.
Exhibits a characteristic rancid, sour fatty quality with pronounced citrus undertones that becomes intensely unpleasant at higher concentrations
CAS Registry
334-48-5
Odor Strength
Medium
Pyramid
Middle
IFRA Status
Unrestricted
Cat 4 · Fine fragranceFrom the literature
TGSC, suppliers, and others, quoted as filed.
Luebke, William tgsc, (1989)“Unpleasant rancid sour fatty citrus”
Functional profile
How perfumers typically use Decanoic Acid — concentration ranges (min · median · max) across community formulas.
Modulate
1 formula
Common formula contexts
Fragrance styles and categories where Decanoic Acid appears most often.
Complex Composition
1 formula