VALERIC ACID is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
VALERIC ACID
Safety grade: A
Valeric acid is an organic compound that occurs naturally in some plants and fermented foods. It has a distinctive earthy, slightly unpleasant smell that is used in very small amounts to create complex fragrance notes in perfumes and scented cosmetics.
This ingredient is used as a fragrance component to add depth and complexity to the scent profile of cosmetic products.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
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- LIMONENE — Grade C
- LINALOOL — Grade C**
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- CITRONELLOL — Grade C
- HEXYL CINNAMAL — Grade C
- GERANIOL — Grade C
- COUMARIN — Grade C**