Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Linalyl Isovalerate

INCI: LINALYL ISOVALERATE

CAS Number
1118-27-0
Function
Perfuming / Fragrance - provides a fruity-floral, herbaceous scent similar to other linalyl esters.
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not prohibited or restricted for cosmetic use; FEMA-listed for flavor use.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Expected to hydrolyze to linalool and isovaleric acid; linalool allergenicity applies. Limited standalone toxicological data; safety supported by read-across from structurally related linalyl esters.. Ester of linalool and isovaleric acid; heavier floral-fruity note compared to linalyl acetate; used in small percentages as a fragrance modifier.

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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 Isovalerate safe in cosmetics?

Expected to hydrolyze to linalool and isovaleric acid; linalool allergenicity applies. Limited standalone toxicological data; safety supported by read-across from structurally related linalyl esters.. Ester of linalool and isovaleric acid; heavier floral-fruity note compared to linalyl acetate; used in small percentages as a fragrance modifier. The EU classifies Linalyl Isovalerate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Linalyl Isovalerate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Linalyl Isovalerate do in cosmetics?

Linalyl Isovalerate functions as: Perfuming / Fragrance - provides a fruity-floral, herbaceous scent similar to other linalyl esters.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1118-27-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Linalyl Isovalerate?

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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