Methyl Methylbutyrate

INCI: METHYL METHYLBUTYRATE

CAS Number
868-57-5
Function
Fragrance agent, flavoring agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” GRAS flavoring substance under 21 CFR 172.515

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety flags. RIFM evaluated for genotoxicity, repeated dose toxicity, reproductive toxicity, phototoxicity, and sensitization with all endpoints cleared.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methyl Methylbutyrate safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety flags. RIFM evaluated for genotoxicity, repeated dose toxicity, reproductive toxicity, phototoxicity, and sensitization with all endpoints cleared. The EU classifies Methyl Methylbutyrate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Methyl Methylbutyrate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Methyl Methylbutyrate do in cosmetics?

Methyl Methylbutyrate functions as: Fragrance agent, flavoring agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 868-57-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Methylbutyrate?

adequate 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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