Cyclohexyl Butyrate

INCI: CYCLOHEXYL BUTYRATE

CAS Number
1551-44-6
Function
Fragrance / perfuming agent.
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not prohibited or restricted; also has FEMA GRAS status for flavor use.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Low toxicity profile. Hydrolyzed to cyclohexanol and butyric acid. Not classified as a skin sensitizer under current IFRA/RIFM assessments.. Tropical, fruity-pineapple odor; heavier ester character than cyclohexyl acetate; used to build fruity and gourmand accords in perfumery.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyclohexyl Butyrate safe in cosmetics?

Low toxicity profile. Hydrolyzed to cyclohexanol and butyric acid. Not classified as a skin sensitizer under current IFRA/RIFM assessments.. Tropical, fruity-pineapple odor; heavier ester character than cyclohexyl acetate; used to build fruity and gourmand accords in perfumery. The EU classifies Cyclohexyl Butyrate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cyclohexyl Butyrate allowed in the EU?

Cyclohexyl Butyrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cyclohexyl Butyrate do in cosmetics?

Cyclohexyl Butyrate functions as: Fragrance / perfuming agent.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1551-44-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cyclohexyl Butyrate?

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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