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)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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
Regulatory Flags
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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