Isobutyl Phenylacetate

INCI: ISOBUTYL PHENYLACETATE

CAS Number
102-13-6 [^1_1][^1_2]
Function
Fragrance ingredient with chocolate and honey odor
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not listed in 21 CFR Part 700 (prohibited) or Part 250 (restricted). FEMA GRAS

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Isobutyl Phenylacetate is a permitted fragrance ingredient with excellent safety profile; not genotoxic, not phototoxic, and not a reproductive toxicant at current use levels.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isobutyl Phenylacetate safe in cosmetics?

Isobutyl Phenylacetate is a permitted fragrance ingredient with excellent safety profile; not genotoxic, not phototoxic, and not a reproductive toxicant at current use levels. The EU classifies Isobutyl Phenylacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Isobutyl Phenylacetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isobutyl Phenylacetate do in cosmetics?

Isobutyl Phenylacetate functions as: Fragrance ingredient with chocolate and honey odor. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 102-13-6 [^1_1][^1_2].

What is the Margin of Safety for Isobutyl Phenylacetate?

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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