p-Cresyl Isobutyrate

INCI: P-CRESYL ISOBUTYRATE

CAS Number
103-93-5
Function
Fragrance and flavor ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA FEMA GRAS (flavor); general cosmetic use permitted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Hydrolysis product is p-cresol; at use levels in fragrance, systemic exposure to metabolite is negligible. Dual use (flavor and fragrance) has established safety history.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is p-Cresyl Isobutyrate safe in cosmetics?

Hydrolysis product is p-cresol; at use levels in fragrance, systemic exposure to metabolite is negligible. Dual use (flavor and fragrance) has established safety history. The EU classifies p-Cresyl Isobutyrate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is p-Cresyl Isobutyrate allowed in the EU?

p-Cresyl Isobutyrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does p-Cresyl Isobutyrate do in cosmetics?

p-Cresyl Isobutyrate functions as: Fragrance and flavor ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 103-93-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for p-Cresyl Isobutyrate?

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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