Diphenylmethane

At a glance

Synthetic diphenylmethane is an aromatic hydrocarbon used as a sweet, balsamic‑woody fixative in amber and woody accords, adding depth and longevity. It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Aromatic hydrocarbon (diaryl methane)
CAS number
101-81-5
Profile
sweet, woody
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01