Methylbenzyl Acetate

INCI: METHYLBENZYL ACETATE

CAS Number
93-92-5 (α-methylbenzyl acetate / 1-phenylethyl acetate - most common isomer used in fragrance)
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific prohibition; permitted under general fragrance ingredient provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential skin sensitizer at high concentrations; IFRA restricts use levels in certain product categories. Floral, gardenia-like scent profile; widely used in perfumery; good blending characteristics

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methylbenzyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?

Potential skin sensitizer at high concentrations; IFRA restricts use levels in certain product categories. Floral, gardenia-like scent profile; widely used in perfumery; good blending characteristics The EU classifies Methylbenzyl Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methylbenzyl Acetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Methylbenzyl Acetate do in cosmetics?

Methylbenzyl Acetate functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93-92-5 (α-methylbenzyl acetate / 1-phenylethyl acetate - most common isomer used in fragrance).

What is the Margin of Safety for Methylbenzyl Acetate?

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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