Ethyl alcohol

At a glance

Ethyl alcohol, also known as ethanol, is a solvent commonly used in perfumery to dilute fragrance concentrates and create perfumes of desired strength

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
industrial production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
64-17-5
Profile
neutral, volatile
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01