Diethyl Malonate
Used in 7 formulas
About this material
Diethyl malonate opens with unmistakable crisp green apple freshness—clean, sweet, and instantly appealing. A soft pineapple undertone adds tropical warmth, while the subtle winey-estery character provides sophisticated depth. The gentle balsamic quality rounds the profile beautifully, preventing the sharpness that mars lesser fruity materials. This chemical occurs naturally in grapes, strawberries, guava, melon, pineapple, blackberries, and even whiskey—which explains its remarkable naturalism despite the low cost. Use it as the lead note in apple or pear accords, or to brighten berry, melon, and tropical mixes. Drop it alongside light florals like lily of the valley or freesia for playful … — Fraterworks
Usage in formulas
The 509th most used material of 1414 in the catalogue, present in 7 of 806 formulas. A signature material: whoever uses it means to.
Where it actually lives
The share of each family's formulas that contain it. Not how often it appears, but how indispensable it is inside that family.
- Floral Fruityin 5% of 38 formulas
- Amber Spicyin 4% of 26 formulas
- Oriental Floralin 3% of 32 formulas
