Amyl Ethyl Ketone

INCI: AMYL ETHYL KETONE

CAS Number
541-85-5 (5-methyl-3-heptanone, the common industrial form known as EAK)
Function
Perfuming/Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; used in flavor and fragrance per IFRA guidelines

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Amyl ethyl ketone can refer to different isomers (3-octanone CAS 106-68-3 or 5-methyl-3-heptanone CAS 541-85-5). Confirm the specific isomer with your supplier.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amyl Ethyl Ketone safe in cosmetics?

Amyl ethyl ketone can refer to different isomers (3-octanone CAS 106-68-3 or 5-methyl-3-heptanone CAS 541-85-5). Confirm the specific isomer with your supplier. The EU classifies Amyl Ethyl Ketone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Amyl Ethyl Ketone allowed in the EU?

Amyl Ethyl Ketone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Amyl Ethyl Ketone do in cosmetics?

Amyl Ethyl Ketone functions as: Perfuming/Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 541-85-5 (5-methyl-3-heptanone, the common industrial form known as EAK).

What is the Margin of Safety for Amyl Ethyl Ketone?

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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