Diethyl succinate

At a glance

A synthetic diester of succinic acid and ethanol, Diethyl succinate offers a clean, sweet, fruity apple‑like aroma with subtle citrus nuances, used as a top‑note in fresh, fruity and green compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
chemical synthesis
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
123-25-1
Profile
fruity, wine-like, sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01