EXHIBIT 23



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-62566 on Form S-8, 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 13, 2001 appearing in this Annual Report on Form
10-K of American Pacific Corporation for the year ended September 30, 2001.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Las Vegas, Nevada
November 30, 2001