Isopropyl 3-Methylthiobutyrate

INCI: ISOPROPYL 3-METHYLTHIOBUTYRATE

CAS Number
34322-06-0
Function
Fragrance ingredient (fruity/tropical note)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR prohibition; RIFM safety assessment published (2020)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Sulfur-containing fragrance ingredient with fruity/tropical notes; very low-volume use only with possible off-odor at degradation; limited standalone toxicology data but TTC-cleared.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isopropyl 3-Methylthiobutyrate safe in cosmetics?

Sulfur-containing fragrance ingredient with fruity/tropical notes; very low-volume use only with possible off-odor at degradation; limited standalone toxicology data but TTC-cleared. The EU classifies Isopropyl 3-Methylthiobutyrate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Isopropyl 3-Methylthiobutyrate allowed in the EU?

Isopropyl 3-Methylthiobutyrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Isopropyl 3-Methylthiobutyrate do in cosmetics?

Isopropyl 3-Methylthiobutyrate functions as: Fragrance ingredient (fruity/tropical note). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 34322-06-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isopropyl 3-Methylthiobutyrate?

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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