Valeric acid

At a glance

Valeric acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid used in perfumery to add depth and warmth to fragrances, often found in floral and fruity accords It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
animal and plant sources, such as valerian root
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Acid
CAS number
109-52-4
Profile
sweet, creamy, slightly animalic
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01