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Methyl 2-methylbutyrate is one of the key ingredients perfumers use to create realistic fruity scents. Just a few molecules of this substance can transform a fragrance by adding vibrant fruit notes.
While extracting this ingredient naturally would require massive amounts of plant matter, laboratory synthesis allows production with a minimal environmental footprint, serving as an example of sustainable perfumery.
Our brains recognize methyl 2-methylbutyrate as a signal of freshness and ripeness in fruit. This chemical compound acts as an aromatic cue that helps us identify ripe, flavorful fruit in nature!
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.