Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Phenethyl 2-Ethylbutyrate

INCI: PHENETHYL 2-ETHYLBUTYRATE

CAS Number
68922-11-2
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; used as flavoring (FEMA GRAS status for food)

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for Phenethyl 2-Ethylbutyrate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 3.28 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 3.28 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

Limited direct toxicological data; safety supported by read-across to phenethyl alcohol and structurally related esters

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phenethyl 2-Ethylbutyrate safe in cosmetics?

Limited direct toxicological data; safety supported by read-across to phenethyl alcohol and structurally related esters The EU classifies Phenethyl 2-Ethylbutyrate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Phenethyl 2-Ethylbutyrate allowed in the EU?

Phenethyl 2-Ethylbutyrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Phenethyl 2-Ethylbutyrate do in cosmetics?

Phenethyl 2-Ethylbutyrate functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68922-11-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Phenethyl 2-Ethylbutyrate?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Phenethyl 2-Ethylbutyrate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Phenethyl 2-Ethylbutyrate is 3.28 mg/kg bw/day based on a Subchronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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