Ethyl methacrylate

At a glance

Ethyl methacrylate is a synthetically produced ester used in perfumery for its bright, sweet, slightly waxy apple‑green note, often as a top‑note modifier in fresh and fruity compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
industrial production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Methacrylate ester
CAS number
97-63-2
Profile
fruity, waxy
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01