tert-Butyl Isopentanethioate

INCI: TERT-BUTYL ISOPENTANETHIOATE (NOTE: COSING LISTS AS "TERT-BUTYL ISOPENTANETHIOATE"; YOUR QUERY LISTED "ISOPENT-2-ENTHIOATE" — THIS IS THE CLOSEST MATCH)

CAS Number
2432-91-9
Function
Fragrance / Perfuming agent; green-type odor
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics as fragrance; also used as flavor agent

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

⚠ Thioester — potential for malodorous thiol breakdown products; limited published toxicological data; verify IFRA use levels; green sulfurous odor profile — low use levels typical

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is tert-Butyl Isopentanethioate safe in cosmetics?

⚠ Thioester — potential for malodorous thiol breakdown products; limited published toxicological data; verify IFRA use levels; green sulfurous odor profile — low use levels typical The EU classifies tert-Butyl Isopentanethioate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is tert-Butyl Isopentanethioate allowed in the EU?

tert-Butyl Isopentanethioate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does tert-Butyl Isopentanethioate do in cosmetics?

tert-Butyl Isopentanethioate functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming agent; green-type odor. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2432-91-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for tert-Butyl Isopentanethioate?

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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