Diethylbenzene

At a glance

Diethylbenzene is a synthetic alkylbenzene produced petrochemically; it has a mild sweet, gasoline‑like aroma and is used as a solvent or subtle note in modern fragrances.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alkylbenzene
CAS number
25340-17-4
Profile
sweet, mild, slightly woody
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01