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.
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