Dimethylbutyl Acetate

INCI: DIMETHYLBUTYL ACETATE

CAS Number
108-84-9 (1,3-dimethylbutyl acetate / sec-hexyl acetate) — verify with supplier
Function
Fragrance (perfuming agent)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not individually restricted under 21 CFR

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

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

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Expert Verdict

Simple aliphatic ester with low intrinsic hazard profile; RIFM assessment of close analogs supports safety at fragrance-level use.

⚠️
Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethylbutyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?

Simple aliphatic ester with low intrinsic hazard profile; RIFM assessment of close analogs supports safety at fragrance-level use. The EU classifies Dimethylbutyl Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dimethylbutyl Acetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dimethylbutyl Acetate do in cosmetics?

Dimethylbutyl Acetate functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 108-84-9 (1,3-dimethylbutyl acetate / sec-hexyl acetate) — verify with supplier.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethylbutyl Acetate?

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.

📱

Is Dimethylbutyl Acetate in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free →

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Dimethylbutyl Acetate in your formulation.