Lactic acid

At a glance

Lactic acid is a fragrance ingredient used to add a mild, creamy note to perfumes, often in small amounts to modify other accords It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
fermentation or chemical synthesis
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Acid
CAS number
50-21-5
Profile
mild, creamy, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01