EXHIBIT 23



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-
53449 on Form S-8, Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement No. 33-52196 on
Form S-3 and Registration Statement No. 333-49883 on Form S-4 of American
Pacific Corporation of our report dated November 22, 2000 appearing in this
Annual Report on Form 10-K of American Pacific Corporation for the year ended
September 30, 2000.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Las Vegas, Nevada
December 8, 2000