Tetramethylhexadec-2-Enyl Acetate

INCI: TETRAMETHYLHEXADEC-2-ENYL ACETATE

CAS Number
76337-16-1 (3,7,11,15-Tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-yl acetate — phytol acetate)
Function
Skin conditioning agent / emollient — phytol derivative (chlorophyll metabolite)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under general cosmetic provisions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Minimal concerns. Ensure ester linkage stability at formulation pH. Phytol itself is GRAS for food use

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetramethylhexadec-2-Enyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?

Minimal concerns. Ensure ester linkage stability at formulation pH. Phytol itself is GRAS for food use The EU classifies Tetramethylhexadec-2-Enyl Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Tetramethylhexadec-2-Enyl Acetate allowed in the EU?

Tetramethylhexadec-2-Enyl Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tetramethylhexadec-2-Enyl Acetate do in cosmetics?

Tetramethylhexadec-2-Enyl Acetate functions as: Skin conditioning agent / emollient — phytol derivative (chlorophyll metabolite). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 76337-16-1 (3,7,11,15-Tetramethylhexadec-2-en-1-yl acetate — phytol acetate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Tetramethylhexadec-2-Enyl Acetate?

not established 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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