Isobutyric acid

At a glance

Isobutyric acid (2‑methylpropanoic acid) is a synthetically produced short‑chain carboxylic acid with a sharp, sour, cheesy‑buttery note, used to add acidity and tang in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
chemical synthesis
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Acid
CAS number
79-31-2
Profile
pungent, sweaty, animalic
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01