Phenethyl valerate / Phenyl Ethyl Valerate (AC)

CAS number: 7460-74-4
Fragrance type: fruity, floral, slightly spicy
Aroma associations: Rose petal, peach, carnation
Appearance : Colorless to light yellow oily liquid

Phenylethyl valerate, a fragrance with an elegant, fruity-floral profile widely used in perfumes and cosmetics. It is loved for its soft rose petal-like fragrance and good fixing properties.

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Odor rating

Category Explanation
Main group Fruity – because of its juicy, peachy and slightly sweet character
Subgroup Floral – with soft rose petal and carnation nuances
Aroma associations Peach, rose petals, carnation, slightly spicy
Use In floral-fruity perfumes, often as a heart note or soft base note

 

 

Recommended dosage in perfumery

Application type Recommended dosage (%)
Fine fragrance 0.5 – 2.0%
Eau de toilette 0.3 – 1.0%
Bodylotion / cream 0.1 – 0.5%
Hair products 0.1 – 0.3%
Soaps / rinse-off products 0.2 – 1.0%

Dosage depends on desired fragrance profile, combination with other ingredients and product category.

 

Comparable fragrances

Aroma chemical Fragrance profile Explanation
Phenethyl alcohol Floral, rosy, slightly sweet Base for rose fragrance, soft floral elegance
Geranyl acetate Fruity, floral, peachy Often used in rose and citrus accords
Alpha-ionone Violet, fruity, woody Gives a powdery, fruity depth
Gamma-decalactone Peach, creamy, fruity Classic peach note, often in fruity perfumes
Benzyl acetate Jasmine-like, fruity, slightly spicy Floral-fruity top note, fresh and elegant
Ethyl linalool Floral, citrusy, soft Linalool variant with fruity freshness
Dimethyl benzyl carbinyl acetate Fruity, rosy, sweet Used in rose accords and soft florals
Hexyl cinnamic aldehyde Fruity, green, floral Gives a fresh, slightly apple-like accent
Methyl anthranilate Grape, fruity, floral Sweet-fruity fragrance with floral undertones
Citronellyl acetate Rosy, fruity, citrusy Fresh and floral, often in rose compositions

Why these substances?

  • They share fruity and floral characteristics with Phenylethyl valerate.
  • Many of them are used in heart notes of perfumes, especially in feminine and elegant compositions.
  • They often blend well with esters and alcohols, which together give a soft, rounded odor profile.

IFRA status

  • IFRA 51st Amendment: Phenethyl valerate is not listed as a restrictive substance in the IFRA standards.
  • Use: Freely applicable in all product categories, provided the final product meets general safety standards.
  • Labeling: No mandatory allergen disclosure under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC No1223/2009), unless combined with other allergens.

🌿 IFRA Standard 51 - Product categories without restriction.

Category Product type
1 Products applied to the lips
2 Products applied to the armpits
3 Products applied to face/body with fingertips
4 Products applied to face/body with hands (excluding 5A)
5A Products applied to face with hands (leave-on, no rinse-off)
5B Products applied to face with hands (rinse-off)
6 Products with oral and lip exposure
7A Products applied to hair with some skin contact
7B Products with significant uncontrolled exposure
8 Products with incidental contact with mucous membranes
9 Products with contact with mucous membranes
10A Products applied to hands with a cloth
10B Products applied to the face with a cloth
11 Products with incidental inhalation exposure
12 Products with extensive exposure to air fresheners

🟢 Status: For all these categories: No restriction according to IFRA Standard 51.

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