Methyl Formylaminobenzoate

INCI: METHYL FORMYLAMINOBENZOATE (ALSO KNOWN AS METHYL 2-(FORMYLAMINO)BENZOATE / METHYL O-FORMAMIDOBENZOATE)

CAS Number
41270-80-8
Function
Perfuming agent / fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - RIFM has published a full fragrance ingredient safety assessment (Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2026).

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Evaluated by the RIFM Expert Panel for dermal sensitization, repeated-dose toxicity, genotoxicity, and phototoxicity. The 2026 RIFM assessment indicates it is safe under current declared use levels.. An anthranilate-class fragrance material structurally related to methyl anthranilate; provides characteristic aromatic/floral notes. The formylamino group differentiates its odor profile.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methyl Formylaminobenzoate safe in cosmetics?

Evaluated by the RIFM Expert Panel for dermal sensitization, repeated-dose toxicity, genotoxicity, and phototoxicity. The 2026 RIFM assessment indicates it is safe under current declared use levels.. An anthranilate-class fragrance material structurally related to methyl anthranilate; provides characteristic aromatic/floral notes. The formylamino group differentiates its odor profile. The EU classifies Methyl Formylaminobenzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methyl Formylaminobenzoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Methyl Formylaminobenzoate do in cosmetics?

Methyl Formylaminobenzoate functions as: Perfuming agent / fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 41270-80-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Formylaminobenzoate?

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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