Ethyl levulinate

At a glance

A fruity, caramellic ester with a maple-like sweetness, used in gourmand and caramel-toned compositions for It is used by perfumers as one of many aroma-chemical building blocks that combine to form a fragrance's overall accord, rather than being worn as a scent on its own.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
chemical synthesis
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
CAS number
539-88-8
Profile
fruity, sweet, slightly floral
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01