Ethyl 2-Methylpent-3-enoate

INCI: ETHYL 2-METHYLPENT-3-ENOATE

CAS Number
1617-23-8 [^1_14]
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

RIFM assessment states safe under published IFRA limits. Contains unsaturated bond but no Michael acceptor alert in this configuration.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyl 2-Methylpent-3-enoate safe in cosmetics?

RIFM assessment states safe under published IFRA limits. Contains unsaturated bond but no Michael acceptor alert in this configuration. The EU classifies Ethyl 2-Methylpent-3-enoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethyl 2-Methylpent-3-enoate allowed in the EU?

Ethyl 2-Methylpent-3-enoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethyl 2-Methylpent-3-enoate do in cosmetics?

Ethyl 2-Methylpent-3-enoate functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1617-23-8 [^1_14].

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl 2-Methylpent-3-enoate?

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.

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