3-Ethyl-2-Methylnon-2-Enoic Acid

INCI: 3-ETHYL-2-METHYLNON-2-ENOIC ACID

CAS Number
71850-80-1
Function
Perfuming
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; FDA does not pre-approve fragrance ingredients; subject to IFRA self-regulation

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Fragrance ingredient that must comply with IFRA Standards; limited publicly available toxicological data.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3-Ethyl-2-Methylnon-2-Enoic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Fragrance ingredient that must comply with IFRA Standards; limited publicly available toxicological data. The EU classifies 3-Ethyl-2-Methylnon-2-Enoic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 3-Ethyl-2-Methylnon-2-Enoic Acid allowed in the EU?

3-Ethyl-2-Methylnon-2-Enoic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 3-Ethyl-2-Methylnon-2-Enoic Acid do in cosmetics?

3-Ethyl-2-Methylnon-2-Enoic Acid functions as: Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71850-80-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for 3-Ethyl-2-Methylnon-2-Enoic Acid?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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