2-METHYLBUTYL ISOVALERATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Sweet, fruity fragrance with apple and tropical notes; used in scented products.
2-Methylbutyl isovalerate is a fatty acid ester with fruity odor characteristics, used as a fragrance ingredient. It is not listed in EU cosmetic regulation Annexes II or III, has no significant ECHA hazard classifications, and is unrestricted under IFRA. It is used at low concentrations as a fragrance component in various cosmetic categories.
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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