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Fragrance

AMYL BUTYRATE

CAS 540-18-1 Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A simple ester (pentyl butyrate) used as a fruity fragrance and flavoring. Long food-use history; only GHS flag is flammability of the concentrate, which is irrelevant in finished cosmetics.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Provides fruity, apricot-banana scent in fragrance
  • Common food-grade flavoring with long use history
  • Volatile, biodegradable ester

Known concerns

  • Flammable liquid in concentrate (GHS H226)
  • May irritate sensitive skin in leave-on at high %
  • Fragrance allergen potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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