Is Dihydrocitronellylbutyrate safe in cosmetics?
Dihydrocitronellylbutyrate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dihydrocitronellylbutyrate
INCI: DIHYDROCITRONELLYLBUTYRATE
Dihydrocitronellylbutyrate (CAS 67874-80-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Perfuming agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
3,7-dimethyloctyl butanoate
InChIKey
MHOJKRQFONEPRN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition; fragrance ingredients are generally permitted under FDA cosmetics regulations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dihydrocitronellylbutyrate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dihydrocitronellylbutyrate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dihydrocitronellylbutyrate allowed in the EU?
Dihydrocitronellylbutyrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dihydrocitronellylbutyrate do in cosmetics?
Dihydrocitronellylbutyrate functions as: Perfuming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67874-80-0.
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