Phenethyl isovalerate
- CAS number
- 140-26-1
- IFRA Standard status
- Not recorded
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Description
Phenethyl isovalerate is an ingredient with a sweet and fruity scent strongly reminiscent of pineapple. It blends harmoniously with berry and honey notes to build rich fragrance compositions. This ingredient occurs naturally in apples, mint, beer, cognac, and other fruit-based alcoholic beverages.
Perfume creators often produce a nature-identical version of the ingredient in laboratories, ensuring consistent quality in every batch. This laboratory process helps conserve the planet's natural resources by reducing the need for extensive harvesting from natural sources. The synthetic version can be produced from various raw materials, including renewable materials, enhancing the sustainability profile of the ingredient.
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Additional information
Perfumery secret: Phenethyl isovalerate is one of the key ingredients perfumers use to build realistic fruit notes in fragrances. Just a few molecules of this substance can transform a composition, lending vibrant pineapple notes and fruity sweetness!
Every time you enjoy a glass of cider or cognac, you taste natural traces of this ingredient. It is also found in eucalyptus and jackfruit, forming part of their characteristic aroma.
The laboratory production of this ingredient is an example of sustainable perfumery. It takes about 3 tons of fruit to extract just a few grams of the natural substance, whereas the laboratory method dramatically reduces this footprint!
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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.