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Fragrance

METHYLVALERIC ACID

CAS 97-61-0 Updated
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A branched C6 carboxylic acid used as a fragrance ingredient. Has a pungent cheesy/fruity note; mildly irritant in concentrate but used in tiny amounts in perfumery, with limited cosmetic dossier.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Fragrance contribution

Known concerns

  • Concentrate irritation
  • Pungent odor
  • Sparse cosmetic data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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