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Myristic Acid
Synthetics
img: perfumersworldMyristic acid has a very faint, waxy-oily odor, almost odorless when pure, but commercial versions often have a faint, waxy-oily odor due to contamination with traces of unsaturated acids.
Odor Type:
Waxy
CAS #:
544-63-8
Odor Strength:
Low
Odor Notes
Commonly Known As
TGSC Descriptions
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 26, No. 2, 40, (2001): Faint, waxy and fatty with a hint of pineapple and citrus peel
Luebke, William tgsc, (1997): Waxy fatty soapy coconut
Other Descriptions
Myristic Acid, ≥95%, FCC, Fg
Sigma-Aldrich: Oily; waxy
Myristic Acid (Natural) ≥98.5%, Kosher
Bedoukian Research: Faint oily
Used in artificial orris fragrances.