Is Isopropyl-Methylbutyrophenone safe in cosmetics?
Isopropyl-Methylbutyrophenone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isopropyl-Methylbutyrophenone
Also known as: EINECS 257-283-0, 3-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)butyrophenone
INCI: ISOPROPYL-METHYLBUTYROPHENONE (LISTED IN EU INCI DICTIONARY AS 2-ISOPROPYL-3-METHYLBUTYROPHENONE)
Isopropyl-Methylbutyrophenone (CAS 51556-30-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance (perfuming agent). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance (perfuming agent)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
3-methyl-1-phenyl-2-propan-2-ylbutan-1-one
InChIKey
FYQORWFOIQDIHG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition for cosmetic fragrance use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isopropyl-Methylbutyrophenone.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isopropyl-Methylbutyrophenone.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Known Synonyms
EINECS 257-283-0
3-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)butyrophenone
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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