Aroma ChemicalcheesyTop note
2-Methyl Butyric Acid.
Exhibits a pungent, intensely cheesy character reminiscent of aged roquefort, with underlying fruity and acidic facets that emerge in high dilution.
CAS Registry
116-53-0
Odor Strength
Medium
Pyramid
Top
IFRA Status
Unrestricted
Cat 4 · Fine fragranceFrom the literature
TGSC, suppliers, and others, quoted as filed.
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 2, 49, (1991)“Acidic, fruity, dirty, cheesey with a fermented nuance”
Luebke, William tgsc, (1989)“Pungent acid roquefort cheese”
Moellhausen“Acidic, caprylic, sweat-like, somewhat cheesy”
FCI SAS“Pungent acridic cheesy”
Functional profile
How perfumers typically use 2-Methyl Butyric Acid — concentration ranges (min · median · max) across community formulas.
Accent
1 formula
Common formula contexts
Fragrance styles and categories where 2-Methyl Butyric Acid appears most often.
Fresh Citrus
1 formula
