Aroma ChemicalcheesyBase note
2-Methyl Valeric Acid.
Presents a distinctly sour, cheese-like aroma with sharp acidic facets reminiscent of aged dairy products
CAS Registry
97-61-0
Odor Strength
Medium
Pyramid
Base
IFRA Status
Unrestricted
Cat 4 · Fine fragranceFrom the literature
TGSC, suppliers, and others, quoted as filed.
Luebke, William tgsc, (1989)“Sour cheese”