Methyl p-Toluate
INCI: METHYL P-TOLUATE (CHEMICAL NAME: METHYL 4-METHYLBENZOATE)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low concern at typical fragrance-level concentrations; limited specific toxicological data compared to more widely used fragrance esters; standard precautions for aromatic esters apply. Sweet, balsamic odor profile; aromatic ester of p-toluic acid; used as a modifier in floral and balsamic fragrance accords
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl p-Toluate safe in cosmetics?
Low concern at typical fragrance-level concentrations; limited specific toxicological data compared to more widely used fragrance esters; standard precautions for aromatic esters apply. Sweet, balsamic odor profile; aromatic ester of p-toluic acid; used as a modifier in floral and balsamic fragrance accords The EU classifies Methyl p-Toluate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl p-Toluate allowed in the EU?
Methyl p-Toluate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl p-Toluate do in cosmetics?
Methyl p-Toluate functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 99-75-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl p-Toluate?
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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