Isoamyl Valerate

INCI: ISOAMYL VALERATE

CAS Number
2050-09-1 [^1_3]
Function
Fragrance / flavoring — fruity (banana/pear) ester
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — FEMA GRAS; no cosmetic-specific restriction under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Low toxicity with adequate margin of safety; low water solubility limits environmental risk; handle with standard precautions to avoid potential irritation.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isoamyl Valerate safe in cosmetics?

Low toxicity with adequate margin of safety; low water solubility limits environmental risk; handle with standard precautions to avoid potential irritation. The EU classifies Isoamyl Valerate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Isoamyl Valerate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isoamyl Valerate do in cosmetics?

Isoamyl Valerate functions as: Fragrance / flavoring — fruity (banana/pear) ester. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2050-09-1 [^1_3].

What is the Margin of Safety for Isoamyl Valerate?

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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