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Fragrance

FURFURYL VALERATE

CAS 36701-01-6
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A furfuryl ester with coffee/fruity character. Furan-family materials carry some carcinogenicity scrutiny — scored with awareness.

Furfuryl valerate (furfuryl pentanoate, CAS 36701-01-6) is an ester of furfuryl alcohol and valeric acid used in perfumery and as FEMA GRAS flavor for coffee, fruity, and nutty notes. Furan-ring compounds as a class include IARC 2B classified members (furfuryl alcohol, furan) due to metabolic activation concerns. While this specific ester has acceptable use status, class-level scrutiny warrants caution in cosmetics. Hydrolysis releases furfuryl alcohol (IARC 2B). RIFM/IFRA govern use.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Coffee-fruity fragrance note

Known concerns

  • Furan class carcinogenicity scrutiny
  • Hydrolysis releases furfuryl alcohol (IARC 2B)
  • Cosmetic-specific dossier limited

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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