Hexyl Isobutyrate

INCI: HEXYL ISOBUTYRATE

CAS Number
2349-07-7
Function
Fragrance ingredient
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

Widely used as RIFM read-across reference compound for the hexyl ester family.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexyl Isobutyrate safe in cosmetics?

Widely used as RIFM read-across reference compound for the hexyl ester family. The EU classifies Hexyl Isobutyrate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hexyl Isobutyrate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hexyl Isobutyrate do in cosmetics?

Hexyl Isobutyrate functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2349-07-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexyl Isobutyrate?

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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