Butyric acid

At a glance

Naturally present in butter, animal fats and dairy, and also produced synthetically, butyric acid imparts a strong rancid, cheesy‑buttery note used as an animalic/fatty modifier in niche fragrances.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
naturally occurring in animal fats and oils, also produced synthetically
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Acid
CAS number
107-92-6
Profile
pungent, sweaty, animalic
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01