Butyl lactate

At a glance

Butyl lactate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient used in perfumery as a solvent and to provide a fruity, creamy note It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
chemical synthesis
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
CAS number
138-22-7
Profile
fruity, creamy
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01