- CAS number
- 39255-32-8
- IFRA Standard status
- Not recorded
- Products
- 2
Last updated · 25-05-2026Record completeness75%
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Description
Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate delivers a sweet aromatic profile that blends notes of apple, pineapple and melon with a rich fresh-cream sensation. This ingredient occurs naturally in clover, plums and wine, contributing their characteristic aromatic elements. Perfume creators often prefer using a laboratory-created, nature-identical version to ensure consistent quality and help preserve natural resources. The lab-created version can be produced from various sources, including renewable materials, supporting sustainability in the fragrance industry.
Reported natural sources
PlumsWineClover
Additional information
When used in fragrances, ethyl 2-methylpentanoate creates a sweet dessert note so realistic it can stimulate the appetite and awaken memories of favorite treats.
Creating this ingredient in a lab serves as a sustainable alternative that reduces the need to overexploit natural resources, since producing a small amount of natural extract requires large quantities of plant material.
Although recognized here as a fragrance ingredient, ethyl 2-methylpentanoate is found in everyday foods such as wine and plums, contributing to their characteristic aroma without us realizing it.
CAS number
39255-32-8
Other names
Ethyl 2-methyl pentanoateMelon valerateEthyl 2-methylvalerateMazanatePentanoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl esterApplinateEthyl 2-methyl-4-pentanoateEthyl 2-methyl valerate
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IFRA Standard status
The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.
Not recorded
Regulatory information
The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) is in the process of completing a comprehensive safety assessment for ethyl 2-methylpentanoate. Once finished, the assessment will be reviewed by the Expert Panel for Fragrance Safety and published in a scientific journal following peer review.