Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate)

INCI: 4-FORMYL-2-METHOXYPHENYL ISOBUTYRATE

CAS Number
20665-85-4
Function
Fragrance with sweet/vanilla olfactory profile
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; FEMA GRAS listed for flavor/fragrance use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Toxicological Studies

1 study endpoint found for 4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate). NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH

Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns at typical fragrance concentrations.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate) safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns at typical fragrance concentrations. The EU classifies 4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is 4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate) allowed in the EU?

4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate) do in cosmetics?

4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate) functions as: Fragrance with sweet/vanilla olfactory profile. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 20665-85-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for 4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate)?

adequate 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.

What is the NOAEL for 4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate)?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for 4-Formyl-2-Methoxyphenyl Isobutyrate (Vanillin Isobutyrate) is 1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. Source: REACH.

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