Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Methyl 3-Nonenoate

INCI: METHYL 3-NONENOATE

CAS Number
13481-87-3
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibition; cleared under RIFM safety assessment

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

RIFM assessed as safe at current use levels; not expected to be genotoxic (read-across from methyl 3-hexenoate), not phototoxic or photoallergenic; exposure below Threshold of Toxicological Concern for repeated-dose and reproductive toxicity. Intensely fresh, fruity, green odor with cucumber undertones; found naturally in guava; useful for imparting a "flower shop" effect and melon/apple notes

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methyl 3-Nonenoate safe in cosmetics?

RIFM assessed as safe at current use levels; not expected to be genotoxic (read-across from methyl 3-hexenoate), not phototoxic or photoallergenic; exposure below Threshold of Toxicological Concern for repeated-dose and reproductive toxicity. Intensely fresh, fruity, green odor with cucumber undertones; found naturally in guava; useful for imparting a "flower shop" effect and melon/apple notes The EU classifies Methyl 3-Nonenoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methyl 3-Nonenoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Methyl 3-Nonenoate do in cosmetics?

Methyl 3-Nonenoate functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 13481-87-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl 3-Nonenoate?

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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