Cyclohexyl Isovalerate

INCI: CYCLOHEXYL ISOVALERATE

CAS Number
7774-44-9
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; 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. Hydrolyzed to cyclohexanol and isovaleric acid (3-methylbutanoic acid). Not classified as a skin sensitizer under IFRA/RIFM guidelines.. Fruity, apple-peel-like odor with sweet undertones; the branched-chain acid component (isovaleric) gives a richer, more complex fruity character compared to straight-chain cyclohexyl esters.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyclohexyl Isovalerate safe in cosmetics?

Low toxicity. Hydrolyzed to cyclohexanol and isovaleric acid (3-methylbutanoic acid). Not classified as a skin sensitizer under IFRA/RIFM guidelines.. Fruity, apple-peel-like odor with sweet undertones; the branched-chain acid component (isovaleric) gives a richer, more complex fruity character compared to straight-chain cyclohexyl esters. The EU classifies Cyclohexyl Isovalerate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cyclohexyl Isovalerate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cyclohexyl Isovalerate do in cosmetics?

Cyclohexyl Isovalerate functions as: Fragrance / perfuming agent.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7774-44-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cyclohexyl Isovalerate?

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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