Benzene, 1,3,5-trimethyl-

At a glance

Mesitylene (1,3,5‑trimethylbenzene) is a petroleum‑derived aromatic hydrocarbon used in perfumery for its sweet, mildly floral, aromatic note, adding bright, high‑impact accents to accords.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Petroleum-derived synthetic
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alkylbenzene (aromatic hydrocarbon)
CAS number
108-67-8
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-18