Methyl phenethyl ether

At a glance

Methyl phenethyl ether is a synthetic fragrance ingredient used to add floral and slightly sweet notes to perfumes 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
Ether/Oxide
CAS number
3558-60-9
Profile
floral, sweet, slightly powdery
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01