Phenethyl 2-Methylbutyrate

INCI: PHENETHYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE

CAS Number
24817-51-4
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; FEMA GRAS for food flavoring

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited direct data; relies on read-across to phenethyl alcohol and aliphatic acid hydrolysis products

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phenethyl 2-Methylbutyrate safe in cosmetics?

Limited direct data; relies on read-across to phenethyl alcohol and aliphatic acid hydrolysis products The EU classifies Phenethyl 2-Methylbutyrate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Phenethyl 2-Methylbutyrate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Phenethyl 2-Methylbutyrate do in cosmetics?

Phenethyl 2-Methylbutyrate functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 24817-51-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Phenethyl 2-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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