Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Linalyl Isobutyrate

INCI: LINALYL ISOBUTYRATE

CAS Number
78-35-3
Function
Perfuming / Fragrance - enhances the top note of compositions, especially lavender, cologne, and fruity blends
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - listed on the FDA's Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) list, indicating GRAS/FEMA acceptance for flavor use; not prohibited or restricted for cosmetic use.

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

4 study endpoints found for Linalyl Isobutyrate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

Metabolizes to linalool and isobutyric acid; linalool is a known fragrance allergen requiring label declaration above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off) in the EU. Ecotoxicity rated as "Toxic" by Givaudan's environmental profile.. Colorless liquid with a natural, fresh lavender-bergamot character; use level 0.5-5%; readily biodegradable; tenacity on blotter ~7 hours.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linalyl Isobutyrate safe in cosmetics?

Metabolizes to linalool and isobutyric acid; linalool is a known fragrance allergen requiring label declaration above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off) in the EU. Ecotoxicity rated as "Toxic" by Givaudan's environmental profile.. Colorless liquid with a natural, fresh lavender-bergamot character; use level 0.5-5%; readily biodegradable; tenacity on blotter ~7 hours. The EU classifies Linalyl Isobutyrate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE. 4 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Linalyl Isobutyrate allowed in the EU?

Linalyl Isobutyrate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Linalyl Isobutyrate do in cosmetics?

Linalyl Isobutyrate functions as: Perfuming / Fragrance - enhances the top note of compositions, especially lavender, cologne, and fruity blends. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 78-35-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Linalyl Isobutyrate?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Linalyl Isobutyrate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Linalyl Isobutyrate is 1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a Subchronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 4 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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