Isopropyl-Methylbutyrophenone

INCI: ISOPROPYL-METHYLBUTYROPHENONE (LISTED IN EU INCI DICTIONARY AS 2-ISOPROPYL-3-METHYLBUTYROPHENONE)

CAS Number
51556-30-0
Function
Fragrance (perfuming agent)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibition for cosmetic fragrance use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited published toxicological data; subject to standard IFRA/RIFM fragrance safety evaluation protocols. Ketone-type fragrance material; synthetic origin; niche ingredient in perfumery compositions

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isopropyl-Methylbutyrophenone safe in cosmetics?

Limited published toxicological data; subject to standard IFRA/RIFM fragrance safety evaluation protocols. Ketone-type fragrance material; synthetic origin; niche ingredient in perfumery compositions The EU classifies Isopropyl-Methylbutyrophenone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Isopropyl-Methylbutyrophenone allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isopropyl-Methylbutyrophenone do in cosmetics?

Isopropyl-Methylbutyrophenone functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 51556-30-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isopropyl-Methylbutyrophenone?

not established 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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