Hexyl Methylbutyrate

INCI: HEXYL METHYLBUTYRATE

CAS Number
10032-15-2
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — FEMA GRAS; no 21 CFR 700 restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Standard aliphatic ester fragrance with mild irritation potential; not genotoxic per structural class read-across.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexyl Methylbutyrate safe in cosmetics?

Standard aliphatic ester fragrance with mild irritation potential; not genotoxic per structural class read-across. The EU classifies Hexyl Methylbutyrate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hexyl Methylbutyrate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hexyl Methylbutyrate do in cosmetics?

Hexyl Methylbutyrate functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10032-15-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexyl Methylbutyrate?

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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