Is 1,1-Dimethyl-3-Phenylpropyl Isobutyrate safe in cosmetics?
1,1-Dimethyl-3-Phenylpropyl Isobutyrate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
1,1-Dimethyl-3-Phenylpropyl Isobutyrate
Also known as: Dimethyl phenethyl carbinyl isobutyrate, Dimethylphenyl ethylcarbinyl isobutyrate, Dimethyl(phenylethyl)carbinyl isobutyrate, 1,1-Dimethyl-3-phenylpropyl 2-methylpropanoate, Dmpec isobutyrate (+8 more)
1,1-Dimethyl-3-Phenylpropyl Isobutyrate (CAS 10031-71-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; FEMA GRAS 2736; RIFM safety assessment available
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 1,1-Dimethyl-3-Phenylpropyl Isobutyrate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for 1,1-Dimethyl-3-Phenylpropyl Isobutyrate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Dimethyl phenethyl carbinyl isobutyrate
Dimethylphenyl ethylcarbinyl isobutyrate
Dimethyl(phenylethyl)carbinyl isobutyrate
1,1-Dimethyl-3-phenylpropyl 2-methylpropanoate
Dmpec isobutyrate
Dmpec 2-methylpropanoate
EINECS 233-092-8
FEMA No. 2736
Isobutyric acid, 1,1-dimethyl-3-phenylpropyl ester
2-Methyl-4-phenyl-2-butyl isobutyrate
2-Methyl-4-phenyl-2-butyl 2-methylpropanoate
Phenylethyl dimethyl carbinyl isobutyrate
UNII-G0GW9X884I
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Europe
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
2-METHYL-4-PHENYL-2-BUTYL ISOBUTYRATE
ADI
No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent mg/kg bw
Food Category
flavoring
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1,1-Dimethyl-3-Phenylpropyl Isobutyrate allowed in the EU?
1,1-Dimethyl-3-Phenylpropyl Isobutyrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 1,1-Dimethyl-3-Phenylpropyl Isobutyrate do in cosmetics?
1,1-Dimethyl-3-Phenylpropyl Isobutyrate functions as: Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10031-71-7.
Is 1,1-Dimethyl-3-Phenylpropyl Isobutyrate used outside cosmetics?
1,1-Dimethyl-3-Phenylpropyl Isobutyrate also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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