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Fragrance

AMYL OCTANOATE

CAS 638-25-5 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A simple fatty-acid ester used as a fruity-waxy fragrance ingredient with a mild emollient feel. No major hazards reported; cosmetic use stays at fragrance-trace levels.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Fruity-waxy fragrance ester
  • Mild emollient feel
  • Stable in formula

Known concerns

  • Limited public toxicology
  • Fragrance-only use
  • Possible mild skin irritation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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