1,5-Dimethylhexyl acetate

At a glance

Synthetic 1,5‑Dimethylhexyl acetate is an aliphatic acetate ester giving bright fruity notes reminiscent of apple and tropical fruit, used to add fresh, juicy character in perfumes.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic, made by esterifying 1,5‑dimethylhexanol with acetic acid
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
67952-57-2
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01