Diethyl phthalate

At a glance

Diethyl phthalate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient used as a solvent and fixative in perfumery to stabilize scents and improve longevity It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
CAS number
84-66-2
Profile
slightly sweet, solvent-like
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01