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AMYL VALERATE.

Optional CAS 2173-56-0 / PERFUMING

Amyl Valerate is a fruity ester primarily used as a fragrance ingredient, imparting a ripe apple or banana scent to formulations. It functions to enhance the sensory experience of skincare products without providing physiological benefits.

Summary

perfuming

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient acts as an olfactory masking or perfuming agent, blending with skin lipids due to its oil-soluble nature. It does not possess a documented mechanism for skin treatment or repair, focusing solely on aroma.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range 0.23–11%
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 PerfumersWorld & IFRA Standards
  2. 02 Essential Oil Safety (Tisserand & Young) / RIFM Fragrance Ingredient Safety Assessment

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

Amyl Valerate is an oil-soluble liquid ester used for fragrance and is not prone to dusting, which typically refers to undissolved solid particles.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH 5 – 8
0 7 14

Stability

Highly stable in alcoholic and oil-based systems, it is reasonably alkali-stable but susceptible to hydrolysis in extremely acidic (below pH 4) or very strong alkaline conditions.

Conflicts

  • Strong oxidizing agents
  • Strong acids (can cause hydrolysis)
  • Strong bases (alkalis)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Max tested
11%
Sensitization risk Low

While not reviewed by CIR as a standalone skin agent, it is covered under RIFM assessments for fragrance safety. High concentrations of similar esters may pose phototoxicity risks.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Optional

Amyl Valerate is an acceptable fragrance ingredient for sensory enhancement, but it offers no direct skincare benefits.

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