Olfactionary1,2-Pentanediol
At a glance
Synthetic 1,2‑pentanediol is a clear, low‑odor diol used as a solvent, humectant and mild sweet fixative in perfumery. It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.
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