3-HEXENYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
3-HEXENYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulation. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
3-Hexenyl 2-methylbutyrate is an ester of 3-hexen-1-ol and 2-methylbutyric acid, contributing green, fruity notes to fragrance compositions. It is not listed in EU cosmetic regulation Annexes II or III and has no significant ECHA hazard classifications. It is used at very low concentrations as a fragrance ingredient and is considered safe for cosmetic use.
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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